F-35 Principal/Sr Principal Project Management

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 2, 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Project Manager / Senior Principal Project Manager to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our F-35 Business Unit. This position will be located 100% onsite in Redondo Beach, California. As a Principal / Senior Principal Project Manager, you will support the Proposal Operations team and be responsible for managing F-35 Proposals from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Proposal submission to the customer. You will apply proven proposal planning and execution strategies and processes to lead cross-functional teams within specific F-35 Operating Units (Production, Development, Fleet Readiness & Sustainment, International Training & Support) to develop successful, compliant, integrated, compelling, and on-time proposal submissions. The Principal / Senior Principal Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager, Proposal Operations through the F-35 Program Integration & Operations Team. The proposals you will lead include major long-term Production follow-on efforts, Support Equipment follow-on and growth efforts, Development, Field Support Services, Major A/B Change Requests and all other F-35 proposals. Candidates for this position will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across leadership, collaboration, business analysis, communication, project management, stakeholder management, change management, risk management, capture, and proposal-based capabilities. The role will also establish and maintain proposal metrics, drive insights for leadership, and complete other operations & integrations project management duties as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage the initiation, development, and completion of responsive Proposals to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and assist with the development of associated products, such as Requests for Information responses, capabilities statements, white papers, briefings, etc. Lead collaborative proposal kick-offs with relevant program and functional stakeholders to ensure communication of proposal strategy, requirements and schedule Establish proposal schedule and drive cross-functional teams to meet commitment dates Lead rhythmic reviews of proposal portfolios to maintain status and dates Collaborate with business management in developing NCTA cost estimates related to proposal development and provide subsequent oversight and tracking of NCTA funds Oversee compliance with proposal knowledge management processes; develop and maintain a centralized proposal library (solicitations, responses, debriefings) or other reusable knowledge database(s) Support development and refinement of templates, and standardized processes to streamline proposal development This position may be filled at a Principal Project Manager or Senior Principal Project Manager level based on the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications: Principal Project Manager (Level 3) Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or in-lieu of degree with 9 years of experience Experience must be professional and/or military to include a background in Project Management, Proposals , Capture Efforts, Program Management, Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts Management, Strategy and Operations, and/or Business Operations Experience with Microsoft Office Ability to travel up to 10% of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs Basic Qualifications: Senior Principal Project Manager (Level 4) Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or in-lieu of degree with 12 years of experience Experience must be professional and/or military to include a background in Project Management, Proposals , Capture Efforts, Program Management, Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Contracts Management, Strategy and Operations, and/or Business Operations Experience with Microsoft Office Ability to travel up to 10% of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading, training, and directing activities of team members through execution of competitive and/or sole source proposals Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry Program execution and Proposals Experience Experience with SharePoint Excellent time and resource management skills Capable of working under tight deadlines, with the flexibility to work on several projects concurrently Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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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