2026 Associate Project Management / Project Management

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Project Management / Project Management . This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Melbourne, FL . The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Operations & Integration team. The selected candidate will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between program management, integration, and project teams. Other duties include: Cross?Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with all functions to meet program objectives and deadlines. Project Monitoring & Issue Resolution: Track progress, identify issues, and drive actions to closure. Resource Management: Work with business area leads regarding project staffing baselines, forecasts, and allocations to inform space planning. Knowledge & Process Sharing: Update SharePoint, administer Jira & Confluence, create/maintain process documentation, and drive continuous improvement. Business Development Support: Assist with new?business proposals and facilitation. Strategic Rhythm & Planning: Prepare status reports, maintain detailed logs, and coordinate with required stakeholders on space allocations or other resource changes. Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present status updates; ensure clear communication of risks, issues, and opportunities. This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Project Management (A01) or Project Management (A02). Basic Qualifications for Associate Project Management (A01) A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by May 2026. Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret clearance ( DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation ) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Basic Qualifications for Project Management (A02) A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by May 2026, or 2 years of experience and be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by May 2026. Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret clearance ( DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation ) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Physical Demands: The following physical demands are essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with the ADA. Ability to work, stand, walk or move throughout facility up to 10 hours without loss of productivity or safety. Safely navigate all areas of the facilities, including stairs, aisles, and elevated platforms. Able to stand, bend, squat, and lift/carry up to 10 lb. repeatedly. Preferred Qualifications Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Skilled in handling and analyzing detail-oriented data Capable of influencing outcomes without direct supervisory authority Strong analytical, problem solving, and accuracy focus Experience leading projects or guiding teams to meet schedule-based goals Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) Pay Range Associate Project Management: $54,400.00-$68,000.00 Project Management: $65,500.00-$93,300.00 Campusjobs AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $68,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $93,300.00 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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