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Mesa Associates, Inc.

Project Manager

Crown Point, IN · Hybrid

Knowledgeable of the Project Management Institute (PMI's) various standards including that for Organizational Project Management (OPM). General: 　 * Works under the direction of a Program Manager ...

CMT Services Inc.

Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Project Manager Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC ... USDA, OHRM, OCIO, OPM, NFC, and system owners. Key Responsibilities: Program oversight ...

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Project Manager

Crown Point, IN · On-site

Knowledgeable of the Project Management Institute (PMI's) various standards including that for Organizational Project Management (OPM). General * Works under the direction of a Program Manager or ...

Mesa Associates Inc.

Project Manager

Crown Point, IN · Hybrid

Knowledgeable of the Project Management Institute (PMI's) various standards including that for Organizational Project Management (OPM). General: * Works under the direction of a Program Manager or ...

CMT Services Inc

Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Project Manager Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC ... USDA, OHRM, OCIO, OPM, NFC, and system owners. Key Responsibilities: Program oversight ...

CMT Services, Inc.

Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Project Manager Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC ... USDA, OHRM, OCIO, OPM, NFC, and system owners. Key Responsibilities: Program oversight ...

CMT Services, Inc.

Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Project Manager Location: U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC ... USDA, OHRM, OCIO, OPM, NFC, and system owners. Key Responsibilities: Program oversight ...

Mesa Accosiates

Project Manager

Crown Point, IN · On-site

Knowledgeable of the Project Management Institute (PMI's) various standards including that for Organizational Project Management (OPM). General: * Works under the direction of a Program Manager or ...

Utilities One

Field Project Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

Field Project Manager Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: United States ... Escalate critical concerns to OPM or Director when necessary. Reporting & Documentation * Submit ...

Utilities One

Field Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Field Project Manager Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: United States ... Escalate critical concerns to OPM or Director when necessary. Reporting & Documentation * Submit ...

Utilities One

Field Project Manager

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Field Project Manager Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: United States ... Escalate critical concerns to OPM or Director when necessary. Reporting & Documentation * Submit ...

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How much do opm project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for opm project manager in the United States is $96,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an OPM Project Manager?

OPM Project Managers are professionals who oversee and coordinate projects within the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or projects related to OPM's initiatives. Their responsibilities include planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. They work with various stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies. OPM Project Managers play a crucial role in advancing human resources, benefits, and personnel policies for federal employees.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OPM Project Manager?

To thrive as an OPM Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, knowledge of federal regulations, and experience leading cross-functional teams, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP or FAC-P/PM certification. Familiarity with project management tools like MS Project or Primavera and federal systems such as eCPIC is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring successful project delivery, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals within the Office of Personnel Management.

What are the most common challenges faced by an OPM Project Manager when coordinating cross-departmental initiatives?

OPM Project Managers often encounter challenges such as aligning priorities among different departments, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring timely communication across teams. Navigating varying workflows and departmental cultures can create obstacles in maintaining project momentum. Successful project managers use strong interpersonal skills and structured project management tools to facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts quickly, and keep all parties informed throughout the project lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Opm Project Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,560 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Operations Project Manager Level 2/3

Elkton, MD • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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$108K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 372 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector PS&C Facility - located in Elkton, MD - has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager (OPM). The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.
Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism
Primary job responsibilities of an OPM include:
    • Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Testing, Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
    • Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support production, testing, and problem resolutions in support of program needs
    • Responsible for the successful execution of the operations/manufacturing scope of the program's statement of work (SOW), achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements
    • Lead manufacturing planning and readiness efforts
    • Act as the focal point for manufacturing input into proposals to capture new business
    • Support bill of material (BOM) development on development programs
    • Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and executing improvement plans
    • Communicate relevant manufacturing metrics to the PMO
    • Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing on a program
    • Program closeout support and hardware disposition

This job may be filled as an OPM (Level 2) or a Principal OPM (Level 3) based on the qualifications below.
This is an individual contributor role and not a manager role.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 - OPM:
    • This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 6 years of project management relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience or 0 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree
    • The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)
    • Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 - Principal OPM:
    • This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of project management relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree
    • The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)
    • Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management
    • Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
    • Manufacturing or Engineering experience
    • Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
    • Active DoD U.S. Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
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 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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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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