Principal Conference Event Representative Level 3 - Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company renowned for its pioneering advances and innovative spirit. With a legacy that includes historic technological milestones such as the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, the development of stealth bombers, and contributions to lunar landings, Northrop Grumman remains at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. The company is committed to creating revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide, both today and for future generations. It fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. The company thrives on bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit, making it an exciting place for professionals eager to invent the future and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Strategy and Growth Team is tasked with the long-term growth of the Aeronautics Systems market strategies, aligning resources and investments to meet key business objectives, and developing new and evolved mission solutions for domestic and international customers. This team drives the strategic direction and growth of Northrop Grumman’s aeronautics systems business, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and global customer needs.

The Principal Conference Event Representative (Level 3) role, based on-site in Palmdale, CA, is an integral part of the Customer Engagement team. This role involves leading strategic preparation, logistical planning, and execution of onsite engagements with executive leadership across the Northrop Grumman enterprise. The position requires organizing large-scale special activities involving high-level dignitaries such as Cabinet-level leaders, senior military officials, international delegations, and corporate executives. With a focus on protocol adherence, executive presence, and diplomacy, the Principal Conference Event Representative ensures that engagements effectively communicate critical information aligned with brand messaging and long-term engagement outcomes. The position involves working cross-functionally to design events, coordinate communications, manage logistics, and lead on-site execution incorporating staff, volunteers, and external vendors.

Key responsibilities include securing venues, developing event flows and movement plans, conducting facility walk-throughs, managing scheduling, agenda preparation, and participant readiness through rehearsal sessions. The role demands high professionalism, critical thinking, and organizational capabilities, along with the ability to collaborate and foster synergy across diverse teams and stakeholders. Experience with Northrop Grumman’s culture, processes, and procedures is essential for success in this role.

This position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance, the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP), and capability to work independently with minimal supervision. The role includes travel up to 25% to multiple sites. Northrop Grumman values innovation and encourages employees to bring new ideas to improve products and processes. This role offers a competitive salary range of $85,600 to $128,400, with eligibility for bonuses, overtime, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life and disability coverage, savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman promotes flexible work arrangements and a friendly, inclusive work environment. Employees benefit from excellent work-life balance, exceptional learning opportunities, and exposure to a broad array of projects and customers. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in its workforce. This role is ideal for a proactive, goal-oriented individual with outstanding organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills ready to contribute to one of the most dynamic and respected companies in the aerospace and defense industry.