Sr Principal Engineer Planning Analyst

Fort Worth, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

savings plan

Paid Time Off

company holidays

discretionary bonus

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology leader renowned for its pioneering contributions to revolutionary systems that impact and improve the lives of people worldwide. With a rich history of technological innovations ranging from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers and the monumental achievement of landing on the moon, Northrop Grumman embodies a culture of bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit. The company thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. Employees at Northrop Grumman are not only making history but are also actively shaping the future through their commitment and ingenuity.

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) division has an opening for a Sr. Principal Project Manager (Level 4) within the F35 Modification Management organization. This key role is available onsite in various locations including Fort Worth, TX; San Diego, CA; Beaufort, SC; Cherry Point, NC; or Yuma, AZ. The Sr. Principal Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical fronts. This position demands close coordination and collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams such as the F35 Depot Flow Plan scheduling team, F35 Modifications Manager, and Contract Field Team leadership. Responsibilities include owning and maintaining aircraft modification schedules and driving execution performance to meet delivery commitments.

The role requires the individual to monitor project progress, manage risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and enforce continuous improvement actions based on quality assurance results and feedback. The Sr. Principal Project Manager will also serve as the Control Account Manager and Earned Value Management coordinator, supporting the creation of basis of estimates and proposals for follow-on contracts. Effective communication and coordination with U.S. Marine Corps and Navy customers, site leads, domestic and international partners, and suppliers is essential to ensure that aircraft modifications are executed on time, within scope, and meet stringent quality standards. This role involves approximately 25% travel and requires an active government Secret Security Clearance. The compensation range is between $123,400.00 and $185,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications. Northrop Grumman offers numerous benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, paid time off, and company holidays. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
8 years of related experience or 6 years with a Master's degree
active, in-scope government Secret Security Clearance
experience in project or program management
proficiency with MS Office Suite tools
familiarity with F35 maintenance and modifications
ability to lead geographically distributed teams
knowledge of U.S. military flightline operations
experience managing cross functional teams
skills in business and financial management
risk management experience
ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or Master's degree and 6 years of related experience
active, in-scope government Secret Security Clearance with a recent investigation within last 5 years
experience in project management, program management, sustainment, engineering, depot/MRO&
U or flightline maintenance, capture efforts, or business management
proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project
experience in F35 maintenance and modifications including aircraft structures, software, avionics, weapons, fuel, hydraulic systems and stealth coatings
proven ability to lead geographically separated teams without direct authority
familiarity with U.S. military flightline operations
experience leading cross functional teams
demonstrated business and financial management skills
coordination of work across multiple internal and external stakeholders
experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
experience with monitoring and controlling program plans, cost and schedule baselines

Job Duties

Review status of projects and budgets
manage schedules and prepare daily status reports
assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder goals
develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and intervention
serve as senior project manager for F35 aircraft modification induction, execution, and sell off at depot and operational sites
develop, integrate and maintain detailed modification schedules
partner with Program Manager to ensure accurate customer deliverables
lead and coordinate cross functional Integrated Product Teams
coordinate with external stakeholders including USMC/USN customers and partners
drive Risk and Opportunity Management including mitigation planning
ensure implementation of new processes and continuous improvement actions
manage contract scope, Statement of Work, and changes through control board activities
develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and performance baselines
serve as program Control Account Manager and Earned Value Management coordinator
support development of Basis of Estimates and proposals for contracts