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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Associate Project Management (Level I) or Project Management (Level 2) to lead and support cross-functional initiatives within the F-35 Program Operations & Integration team.

This role is 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.

This role offers an early-career professional the opportunity to build project management, coordination, and business operations experience while supporting key activities within the F-35 Program Office. The selected individual will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to support day-to-day execution, coordinate initiatives, and contribute to business priorities across the broader F-35 organization. This position provides exposure to a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support project planning, execution, and tracking across functions to align with program goals and business priorities.
• Coordinate assigned initiatives, track action items, and maintain communication with internal stakeholders to support timely execution.
• Help maintain organizational rhythm by tracking schedules, deadlines, and deliverables for program and customer commitments.
• Support executive and program reviews through scheduling, agenda development, input collection, and presentation preparation.
• Gather, organize, and summarize data to support decision-making, leadership briefings, and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement efforts, including SharePoint updates, team engagement activities, and organizational communications.
• Provide general team and business operations support, including cross-functional coordination, process improvement, and administrative support for leadership priorities.

Basic Qualifications (Level 1):

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 4 years of experience
• Experience must be in the following: Project Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts
• Experience in Microsoft Office

Basic Qualifications(Level 2):

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, Master's Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 6 years of experience
• Experience must be in the following: Project Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts
• Experience in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace/defense experience
• Supply chain, financial management, business strategy and/or contracts experience in aerospace/defense
• Familiarity with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
• MS Excel Experience
• Control Account Management (CAM) experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $94,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.