Principal Project Technical Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Manage EVMS across a diverse set of engineering and logistic teams .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and project management, with a strong ability to analyze cost and schedule changes while ensuring accurate reporting of key performance metrics. Possesses the capability to identify risks and facilitate resource scheduling to support program leadership goals.

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Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Project ManagementCost/Schedule AnalysisPython Software LanguageSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cost/Schedule TrackingKey Performance Metrics ReportingRisk IdentificationMitigation ExecutionResource Scheduling

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreePhDUS Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military RequirementsMaintenance ManagementMaterial ManagementContinuous Evaluation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage EVMS across a diverse set of engineering and logistic teams
Decompose and track cost/schedule changes and their impact on the team
Ensure further decomposition is accurate and upward summary captures the current situation accurately
Create, maintain, validate, and report key performance metrics to leadership
Work with teams to schedule resources and remove roadblocks
Coordinate with project managers, teams, and leadership to deconflict tasking
Identify risks, issues, and opportunities
Help the team execute mitigation and capture steps in accordance with program leadership goals
Work full-time, on-site at the facility
Travel up to 25% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD and 1 years of related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret clearance
Background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR) prior to commencement of employment
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment
Experience in project management and scheduling
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance preferred
Familiarity with Python software language preferred
Familiarity with military requirements for maintenance and material management preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply
Long Term Incentives may apply for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business