Requisition ID: R10178973- Category: Information Technology
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Top Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Information Systems Professionals, We Want You!
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an early career Information Systems Project Manager to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions support team in Linthicum, MD.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Serve as a Project Manager and will provide support to the Program Manager and assist in overseeing the assigned project team to include delegating project tasks as required.
Act as customer liaison for project leadership and will manage all scheduling, change management, and risk management responsibilities, in addition to assisting with cost management requirements while also being responsible for any optimization or other remediation work assigned by the Project Management team lead.
Manage and track status of projects and metrics, manage schedules and prepare status reports, and ensure project remediation and ongoing compliance goals are met.
Create, review, and finalize the Statement of Work.
Assist the project management leadership team in assessing, documenting, and tracking of all new assigned project requirements.
Prepare project execution plans and identify the appropriate technical and business resources required.
Adopt a positive attitude about Agile processes, ensure tasks are flowing from one phase to the next, and facilitate the basics of the process (i.e. transparency, ensure project information is current, and ensure impediments are being eliminated).
Develop customer relationships and cultivate customer intimacy.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters Degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelors Degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associates Degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of experience is required
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level II baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) to be considered with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
Project Management experience to include managing budget, scheduling, estimating, etc.
Experience with integrated teams including but not exclusive to the program manager, functional managers, and customers
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
Certification in process improvement principles such as Six Sigma
Previous experience managing IT related projects
Experience using tools that support agile processes such as JIRA and Confluence.
Scaled Agile Framework knowledge; experience working as a part of an Agile Development (Scrum) Team
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Salary Range: $85,400 - $128,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
