E-7 MESA Project Manager 1

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Are you ready to put your Project Management experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our PSM OU Fabrication Center in Lake Charles, LA., wants you to join our Team! This position is located on site, in Lake Charles, LA. Our Fabrication Center does amazing work to support our aircraft modification programs at Lake Charles. This important work is critical the the Warfighter! You will support all programs as needed, but primarily the E-7 MESA Program. What You’ll Get to Do: Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between the program management office and the project teams. Take initiative proactively, manage multiple competition priorities at once, interface professionally with internal and external stakeholders, and work at an exceptionally rapid and fast pace Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Reviews status of projects; manages meetings and prepares status reports. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients. Understand and report on program Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers. Work with cross organizational teams and customers to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff. NGSkills Basic Qualifications: A High School diploma and a minimum of 6 yrs of Project Management experience. A Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, may also be considered. Able to excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to change. Strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines, and drive tasks to completion. Experience supporting customers in a project/technical lead role. Ability to prioritize and multi-task with competing demands. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams. Knowledge of Digital Process Platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Power Automate, Jira, Confluence) and Workflow Development. Experience with MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other core Office applications. Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, if required. US Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of Project Management Experience. Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma processes. Experience working in technology or development organizations. Familiarity with Cost Estimation, Proposal Development, and Methods for Tracking Schedule and Cost Based Progress. A current DOD Clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00 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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