Principal Project Coordinator

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Program Management
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB - OH, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we invite you to join our team of professionals as a Principal Project Management Business Analyst. This position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB OH, adjacent to Beavercreek, OH.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Project Coordinator to join our growing team in Beavercreek, Ohio. You will support our US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) customers with the business, technical and financial execution of the exciting Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program. The DPA Title III Program provides broad statutory authority to ensure the timely availability of essential domestic industrial resources to support national defense and homeland security requirements through the use of highly tailored economic incentives. The program is executed through the careful selection and implementation of projects designed to mitigate critical shortfalls in domestic defense industries.

You will function as a Principal Project Coordinator on a day-to-day basis, helping to manage an extensive portfolio of 100+ technology commercialization projects that are executed in partnership with manufacturers of high-technology items essential to national defense. Your primary work location will be on base at Wright-Patterson AFB OH. You will also have a secondary work location at Northrop Grumman in Beavercreek, OH.

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain excellent rapport with the DPA Title III community: AFRL project managers, engineers, scientists, subject matter experts, and industry contractor partners
Detailed reporting: efficiently and accurately coordinate all of the necessary information and reporting requirements across a portfolio of 100+ projects. There are numerous reports that are prepared on a continual basis in the DPA Title III Executive Agent Program Office (EAPO), to include: Monthly Status Reports, Quarterly Status Reports, Pre-Award status charts tracked monthly, Financial Management reports, and other extensive Semi-Annual reports
Financial management: Assist Government Financial Managers with portfolio financial performance tracking, analysis and reporting
Status tracking: Create and maintain numerous status update tracking spreadsheets to provide detailed portfolio analysis upon request
Action Officer: Serve as the conduit of information for any and all ad hoc taskings that come into the DPA Title III EAPO. Assist with capture of data required to successful address these taskings. In 2021, these taskings have become more frequent and grown more complex in step with the demands of the 100+ project portfolio
File management expertise: Function as a critical resource for ensuring file management and information continuity that is depended upon by the DPA Title III EAPO for internal reviews and audits
Processes and procedures: Ensure all processes and procedures are documented and followed by all of the personnel in the DPA Title III EAPO. This is vital to ensure uniformity in reporting and maintenance of critical files for audit purposes
Audit Support: Provide internal and external Audit support and assist with associated documentation
Coordination: Ensure smooth and seamless information coordination with AFRL program managers, project engineers, scientists, subject matter experts, and industry contractor partners.
Support all aspects of Title III portfolio development. Tasks that may be required include: requirements definition, metrics development, financial management analysis, and general project portfolio guidance and execution
Process improvement: collaborate and recommend innovative solutions and corrective actions where needed
Work independently on fairly complex tasks, and participate in defining approaches and determining objectives for assigned work. Plan, schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing work objectives
Interface with SAP (or equivalent) systems and prepare detailed cost, schedule, and technical performance reports for department review, as required
Collaborate frequently with technical personnel and demonstrate the willingness to learn about diverse technologies areas and terminology
Minimal travel anticipated (up to 10%)

Basic Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant Project Management or Business Analyst work experience
Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with database applications
Ability to obtain/maintain access to work at Wright-Patterson AFB OH (primary duty location)
Ability to obtain/maintain access to our Beavercreek, OH location (secondary duty location)
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Business degree a plus. MBA in process considered
Financial Management experience desired
6 or more years of work experience in either manufacturing industry or with the Department of Defense (DoD) procurement community
Familiarity and experience with DoD acquisition processes and Science & Technology planning processes

What You'll Get to Do:

Perform a variety of routine preventative/corrective maintenance operations on various electro-mechanical test equipment utilizing approved documentation
Routinely use hazardous material in the conduct of maintenance operations
Conduct routine Ordnance Handling Evolutions within the facility using specific designed equipment
Use common electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters and logic analyzers to troubleshoot equipment failures
Submit request to government for publication corrections or deviations from publications
Perform all work in a strict procedural compliant manner.

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The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (), we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021 or by your start date if it is after December 8th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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Salary Range: 76200 - 114400

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.