Principal Conference Event Representative Level 3 - Clearance Required

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems Strategy and Growth Team is responsible for the long-term growth of the Aeronautics Systems market strategies, alignment of resources and investments to achieve key business objectives, and the development of new and evolved mission solutions for domestic and international customers.

Strategy and Growth has an opening for a Principal Conference Event Representative (Level 3) to join our high-performing Customer Engagement team of dynamic individuals. The position will be based on-site in Palmdale, CA.

The Principal Conference Event Representative will work with executive leadership across the Northrop Grumman enterprise and lead strategic preparation and logistical planning and execution for onsite engagements from initial notification to visit closeout. The selected candidate will be responsible for organizing engagements to ensure that Northrop Grumman delivers critical information to customers that aligns with institutional goals, brand messaging, and long-term engagement outcomes. Typical duties and tasks are varied and moderately complex. The Principal Conference Event Representative will lead cross-functional teams for event design, communications, operations, and on-site execution, including staff, volunteers, and external vendors.  The selected candidate should be able to resolve questions and issues and refer complex questions to higher levels. Contacts are frequent with stakeholders and individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of importance to the function or which may be of sensitive nature.

Essential Responsibilities

• Orchestrates large-scale special activities involving Cabinet-level leaders, senior military officials, international delegations, and corporate executives, requiring meticulous protocol adherence, executive presence, and diplomacy
• Identifies and secures appropriate venues and support teams, develops the event flow, prepares movement plans, and conducts facility walk-throughs to ensure site readiness
• Contributes and communicates logistics in all planning and preparation meetings with the Stakeholders to ensure the visit plan is aligned with institutional goals, brand messaging, and long-term engagement outcomes Defines meeting/presentation needs and ensures closure to actions
• Handles scheduling, agenda management and preparation for visits and special activities, prepares and distributes the appropriate working documents (artifacts)
• Ensures participants are prepared through dry-run visit/event preparation sessions and walk-throughs
• Collaborates effectively and partners across a diverse set of stakeholders and organizations across the enterprise
• Familiarization with the buildings and programs at supported sites  
• Maintains historical online databases and reporting documents in Salesforce and other server locations
• Communicates visits/special activities to all stakeholders
• Directs, plans, and organizes internal and external business-related functions, program special activities, and VIP briefings
• Coordinates, arranges, and contracts for charter ground transportation and facilities support
• The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and relationship-building skills conducted with professionalism and poise
  • Demonstrate strong collaboration and teamwork
  • Foster team building and synergy amongst team members and stakeholders
  • Capable of setting priorities and working under pressure
  • Identify, develop, and recommend risk mitigation opportunities to address complex issues
  • Using knowledge from relevant experience, providing innovative ideas to the team to develop ways to improve our products and processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors with 5 Years of related customer support or project management, or similar experience; 3 Years of stated experience with Masters; 1 Year of stated experience with PhD.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance last investigated within 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Ability to conduct this job with no supervision and minimal supervision with special assignments.
• Ability to handle physical demands, such as standing and walking for long periods
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and collaboration skills
• Must have High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have basic proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Understanding of Northrop Grumman culture and demonstrated success working within company’s organization, processes, and procedures
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time to support multiple sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance last investigated within 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Special Access Program (SAP)
• Experience planning and executing customer visits/special activities
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Intermediate proficiency with Salesforce
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience organizing and planning a detailed agenda and move plan
• Experience working with all levels in an organization
• Experience interfacing with customers, in particular high-level government, and military personnel (Legislators, SES, General/Flag officers)

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.