Staff Operations Project Management

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Staff Project Management Level 5 to join our team in Dulles, VA. The preferred location for this role is Dulles, VA. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Gilbert, AZ; Linthicum, MD; or Rolling Meadows, IL. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The successful candidate will understand the goals and priorities for the ERE organization as well as their supported Directorate and ensure all activities are aligned with these objectives, interpreting and developing organizational strategies, policies and practices to meet staffing, program execution, business development, budgetary and workforce development objectives. The candidate will operate both independently and sometimes with a small cross-functional team to deliver results. In this job, you will: The candidate will assist the Engineering Directorate in multiple activities and requires a broad engineering knowledge base in engineering. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in business management & finance, program management, proven strategic planning and business execution capabilities, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across the business unit and division Support early career activities including intern, mentoring programs; knowledge sharing initiatives; and engineering operations with creating briefings, maintaining SharePoint page, and running meetings as required Coordinate with engineering discipline leads and program business partners to ensure effective planning, staffing, and efficient functional engineering operations Collaborate with Division/BU/OU/Program POCs to ensure a strong partnership between engineering and programs Collaborate with multiple functional organizations (human resources, talent acquisition, business management, mission assurance, global supply chain, manufacturing, and security) to define strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency Identify engineering focus areas for improvement/streamlining, development and execution of engineering initiatives, and elimination of non-value-added activities in all levels of the engineering organization Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience or PhD with 8 years of professional experience Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance Must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly collaborative, team oriented, have strong people leadership skills, and be able to effectively multi-task competing priorities and schedules across the organization Needs strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments Proven experience delivering projects on time Excels at operating in a fast pace, diverse environment and can adapt to change Experience in planning and executing large meetings or events Experience with executive briefings and communications Experience working with cross functional disciplines Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Prior experience working with Engineering Stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of the engineering development lifecycle and familiarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processes Understanding of Intranet Program Review System (IPRS), Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management (EVM/CAM), program risk management, and technical, cost, & schedule impacts as it relates to program management, understanding of business development and capture strategies Strong experience successfully addressing technical project requirements Experience in leading projects and/or teams within the Aerospace and Defense industry, or within the military Experience with SharePoint; Power BI Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements across the business unit Experience in operational organization effectiveness implementing best practices Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Primary Level Salary Range: $126,400.00 - $219,500.00 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.

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