Talent Acquisition Project Management Analyst - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Talent Acquisition Project Management Analyst to support Talent Acquisition leadership through cross-functional project management, operating rhythm, data consolidation, and enterprise collaboration. The role coordinates stakeholders and leads initiatives from concept through implementation, while improving recruiting programs, workflows, and stakeholder experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic project lead and central coordination point for TA leadership priorities across teams, and various partner organizations
• Partner with TA Leads, business partners, recruiters, business management, marketing and branding partners, and sector stakeholders to align priorities and drive execution
• Lead and support high-priority Talent Acquisition initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
• Manage cross-functional projects spanning recruiting operations, process improvements, and communications
• Strengthen operating rhythm in support of the team
• Design scalable, measurable improvements to recruiting programs, workflows, and stakeholder experiences
• Develop training, tools, and enablement materials
• Monitor initiative progress and business impact
• Build trusted relationships and influence without direct authority
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of directly relevant professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3+ years of directly relevant professional experience
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of directly relevant professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 6+ years of directly relevant professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Experience leading complex projects or programs across multiple stakeholders, functions, or organizations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills, with the ability to connect high-level objectives to detailed action plans
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships, establish credibility with stakeholders, and influence direction without direct authority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into structured work plans, recommendations, and deliverables
• Prior experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Operations, HR Operations, workforce planning, program management, or closely related functions
• Experience creating executive presentations, status updates, or other materials for leadership audiences
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting
• Experience building dashboards, recurring business reviews, or metric packages for senior leaders
• Experience leading change initiatives, process redesign efforts, and operational improvement programs
• Strong facilitation, training, and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences