Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Project Management Analyst, Sierra Vista, AZ
Northrop Grumman

Job Info

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As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved
SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.

SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as
Active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work
schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder
engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Project Management Analyst. This position will be located in Sierra Vista, AZ. The selected candidate will manage projects using or developing our VAMRASE (Virtual Augmented Mixed Reality Aircraft Sustainment EcoSystem) software, wearable headsets and tablets. This technology is used for training, remote engineering support, connecting maintainers and more, on a variety of programs and platforms.

Job description:

• Plans and reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Acts as primary contact for program/project risks, leading status review sessions with internal management and customer.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program/project managers, functional managers, and customers.
• Establishes project milestones and monitors adherence to the processes and schedules, identifies project risks and manages risk mitigation or solutions.
• Ensures that contract requirements are met by directing, requesting, motivating or in other ways effecting desired action by all participating functional organizations and vendors or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements.
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• This position emphasized skills and experience. Must have High School diploma with 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 3 years experiences or Master's Degree with 6 years of experiences
• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29
• Knowledge of technology/software development practices and standards for learning
• Knowledge of technology/software development practices and standards for extended reality use cases
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to manage moderately complex software development and integration tasks
• Knowledge of DoD Logistics Practices (Training, Publications, Organizational Level Maintenance)

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• Experience with software / technology development for academic and operational environments
• Experience with VR/AR technology and applications for academic and operational environments
• Experience managing complex technology-focused or Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects
• Business, Project Control, and Risk Management Acumen

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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