Associate Project Management/Project Management

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Associate Project Management (Level I) or Project Management (Level 2) to lead and support cross-functional initiatives within the F-35 Program Operations & Integration team. This role is 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.

This role offers an early-career professional the opportunity to build project management, coordination, and business operations experience while supporting key activities within the F-35 Program Office. The selected individual will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to support day-to-day execution, coordinate initiatives, and contribute to business priorities across the broader F-35 organization. This position provides exposure to a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, collaborate, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning, execution, and tracking across functions to align with program goals and business priorities.
• Coordinate assigned initiatives, track action items, and maintain communication with internal stakeholders to support timely execution.
• Help maintain organizational rhythm by tracking schedules, deadlines, and deliverables for program and customer commitments.
• Support executive and program reviews through scheduling, agenda development, input collection, and presentation preparation.
• Gather, organize, and summarize data to support decision-making, leadership briefings, and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement efforts, including SharePoint updates, team engagement activities, and organizational communications.
• Provide general team and business operations support, including cross-functional coordination, process improvement, and administrative support for leadership priorities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Qualifications (Level 1)

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 4 years of experience

• Experience must be in the following: Project Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts

• Experience in Microsoft Office

• Basic Qualifications (Level 2)

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, Master's Degree OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 6 years of experience

• Experience must be in the following: Project Management, Business Strategy, Finance, Proposals and/or Capture Efforts, Resource Planning, Accounting, Program Management, Program Scheduling, Program Cost Analysis, Subcontracts Administration, Procurement, Business Management, or Contracts

• Experience in Microsoft Office

• Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace/defense experience

• Supply chain, financial management, business strategy and/or contracts experience in aerospace/defense

• Familiarity with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

• MS Excel Experience

• Control Account Management (CAM) experience

Travel

• Yes, 10% of the Time

Clearance

• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None