RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for Manager Programs 3, to support our Global Mission Solutions Business Unit onsite in Linthicum, Maryland.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the development and production phases of an  advanced sensing radar portfolio. This position will report directly to the Surveillance Programs Operating Unit Director. The primary objective will be the delivery of all customer and programmatic commitments to include  schedule, cost, quality and technical requirements.  The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).  Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.

What You’ll Get To Do:  

• Provide profit and loss leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering for LRU performance

• Data driven, EVMS based, management of program execution

• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

• Establish a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

• Lead direct reports and cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the government community

• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

• Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines

• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans

• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives

• Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities  

• Leverage interpersonal skills to manage daily team battle rhythm and recurring joint government meetings (to include status, awareness and escalations)

• Strengthening communications with stakeholders and cultivate a culture of transparency

• Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management, OR Masters and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management.

• Demonstrated experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and at or under cost with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope Board or similar business process.

• Demonstrated success executing firm price development contracts, achieving contractual milestones and deliverables with scope.

• Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets of about $150M, while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profit margin targets.   

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• A current/active Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service, and engagement.

• Demonstrated success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers.

• Experience leading a production program with a contract value >=$200M.

• Experience in Proposal Management.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00

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.