Principal Project Management

Northrop Grumman

Last Updated: 1/12/2026 3:20:06 AM

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Current Days Open
32
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$81,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$122,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
50.3
First Seen
7/31/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$81,400.00 (Yearly)
1/12/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$122,000.00 (Yearly)
1/12/2026

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal Logistics Project Manager to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL working with the U.S. Navy. This role will be supporting our Launcher Systems Logistics operations for U.S. Navy OHIO and COLUMBIA class ballistic missile submarine programs. What You'll Get to Do: Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, field engineers, the Strategic Systems Program office, and prime contractor. Serve as logistics liaison between the field engineers, the Strategic Systems Program, and prime contractors at build yards, shipyards, and test facilities. Assesses project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Coordinate hardware and support equipment deliveries to the active Navy and shipyards. Plan and coordinate with shipyards for the receipt, inspection, and storage of launcher hardware, support equipment, and I&C Spares. Participate in provisioning conferences and formal provisioning. Prepare and submit data items in accordance with DoD requirements and contracts. Compile data from a variety of sources to develop material requirements and spares quantities. Support Launcher Equipment Requirements Chart (LERC) changes and attend meetings. Complete actions items from the LERC as required. Support cross decking plan to include the movement, stowage, and re-issue of designated components from the legacy submarines to new construction submarines. Monitor supply support effectiveness through document reviews, identify issues and provide recommended solutions. Prepare significant data analysis in accordance with DoD requirements and contracts. Support other Launcher Logistics needs, as necessary Basic Qualifications for the Principal Project Manager: Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant logistics experience; OR a Masters Degree with 3 or more years of relevant logistics experience Prior experience working with cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.) Experience with SAP, ERP (or similar) system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. US Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Project Manager: Experience with Navy Supply system with expertise in a variety of Logistics support functions, including inventory management. Experience working with the Department of War Logistics system. Experience with a variety of Logistics support functions, including inventory management. Experience with customer compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards. Experience with government contracts and related documents. Experience with MS Project, SharePoint, and Confluence. Active Secret Clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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