Principal/Senior Principal, Organizational Effectiveness Representative

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as a consultative partner and organizational change management expert for large-scale Weapons Systems Division programs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMcLean • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $81,400 - $176,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational change management, talent development, and data analytics to drive strategic talent solutions and enhance leadership effectiveness. Proven ability to design and implement large-scale change initiatives and talent programs aligned with business priorities.

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Organizational Change ManagementTalent DevelopmentData AnalyticsConsulting ExperienceLeadership Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

Data LiteracyTalent Program DesignChange Initiative ImplementationLeadership Engagement FacilitationOrganizational Effectiveness Best Practices

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementAdaptabilityRisk Mitigation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Change Management CertificationProject Management CertificationCoaching CertificationHuman Resources CertificationAgile Methodology Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryTalent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentAdult Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a consultative partner and organizational change management expert for large-scale Weapons Systems Division programs
Convert academic theories and best practices into practical strategies aligned with business priorities
Collaborate with WSD HR and business teams on talent reviews, succession management, talent identification, and technical/leadership talent development
Develop and execute initiatives, tools, and education programs supporting career mobility, high-performing teams, and leadership transformation
Use data analytics to identify organizational gaps, provide data-driven recommendations, and track people and organizational outcome metrics
Provide consulting, coaching, and strategic talent solutions to the WSD HR team
Develop and facilitate leader interventions, training, and workshops
Drive participation in cohort and development programs using project and change management discipline
Report to the Senior Manager, Talent Readiness for the Defense Systems sector
Work co-located with Weapons Systems Division business locations and travel up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in HR, Talent Management, Adult Learning, or a related field for the Principal level
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in HR, Talent Management, Adult Learning, or a related field for the Senior Principal level
9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree requirement for the Principal level
12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree requirement for the Senior Principal level
Demonstrated experience leading organizational interventions from assessment to implementation
Broad experience applying best practices in organization, team, and leadership effectiveness
Minimum 2 years of consulting/business partnering experience for the Principal level
Minimum 3 years of consulting/business partnering experience for the Senior Principal level
Minimum 2 years of experience designing and implementing talent programs for the Principal level
Minimum 3 years of experience designing and implementing talent programs for the Senior Principal level
Minimum 2 years of large-scale change initiatives for the Principal level
Minimum 3 years of large-scale change initiatives for the Senior Principal level
Experience designing and facilitating leadership and team engagements
Data literacy, including developing measures and metrics and creating data visualizations
Strong business acumen
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and clients, mitigate and escalate risk, adapt to shifting priorities, and navigate ambiguity
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred: Master’s degree in HR Management, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or a related field
Preferred: Certifications in change management, project management, consulting, coaching, Human Resources, or agile methodology
Preferred: Prior internal Northrop Grumman consulting, HR Business Partner, Organizational Effectiveness, or Talent Management experience
Preferred: Organizational development and leadership/team effectiveness assessment or model experience
Preferred: Aerospace and defense industry experience
Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions; this posting states no clearance is required to start and no clearance type

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Long Term Incentives may apply to 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
No relocation assistance available