RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for a Manager Program 1 to support the Active RF OU in Linthicum, MD. This program has responsibility for the manufacturing and test of high-volume space payloads.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of IWO execution, critical subcontracts, sourcing strategy, supplier issue resolution, and material supply continuous improvement projects on the program to meet schedule, cost, and customer requirements.  The ideal candidate will possess strong execution skill and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, and fast-paced operating unit.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of IWO subcontracts on the program.

• Interface as the lead with internal customers, vendors, and company support organizations.

• Work across organizations, sites, and vendors to implement procurement strategies to enable lower cost and schedule on a fixed price program.

• Interface with peer program managers to support the system needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years or a master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; a PhD +0 years of experience supporting Government proposals, contracts and/or project management. In lieu of a degree 9 yrs of experience will be considered.

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain Green Badge access/approval

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements.

• Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment.

• Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.

• The ability to recognize and respond to executive and customer goals to rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret Clearance and SCI approval/access and Green Badge.

• Experience as a lead or manager positions.

• Experience with the factory execution of a production program.

• Experience in a leadership position on government programs over $10M.

• Experience with earned value management and capture management.

• Experience with geographically diverse program teams.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $181,200.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.