Project Manager Security Clearance

Position: Project Manager with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Project Manager to join the Intellectual Property, Technology, & Information Law team within its Law Department, working from the company's Northern Virginia location. The project manager will report to the Corporate Director and serve as a key partner for managing the department's operations. The project manager's responsibilities may include, among other things:
* Managing team tools, databases, budget, and resources

* Collaborating with team leaders on team meetings and communications

* Leading/supporting preparation of team reports, presentations, and metrics

* Supporting enhancement of IP management software tools, including developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials for users

* Collaborating with attorneys to maintain company policies, forms, and other governance materials

* Collaborating with attorneys to manage team training content

* Collaborating with team members on company IP initiatives

* Continuously seeking to optimize processes and find efficiencies to enhance team productivity and ability to deliver value at pace
To succeed in the role, a candidate must:
* Proactively identify and solve problems independently

* Manage competing priorities to complete work reliably in a fast-paced environment

* Act with speed and resourcefulness

* Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

* Work comfortably with technology

* Consistently show strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

* Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms

* Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent)

* Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization and with government agencies

* Ability to execute tasks and projects independently

* Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others

* US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

* Familiarity with IP procedures, IP management software, and IP licensing practices

* Exposure to database administration, including data migration and upgrade activities

* Exposure to working on a project management team, including project planning, scheduling and execution

* Familiarity with USPTO procedures

* Bachelor's Degree

* At least 4 years of experience (law firm or corporate legal department) specializing in intellectual property Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $ 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…