RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support our growing portfolio of classified production programs within the Advanced Mission Capabilities business unit’s Restricted organization unit onsite in Baltimore, MD. The selected candidate for this position will be supporting a Low-Rate Initial Production contract. 

What You'll Get to Do: 

The Program Manager is responsible for leading all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout).

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and direct a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical objectives.
• Ensure program team understands & adheres to the contract scope and support change management efforts.
• Develop and adhere to the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Manage program risks & opportunities including identification, mitigation and realization.
• Address workforce planning needs.
• Develop customer relationships and demonstrate commitment and energy to meet customer needs and program objectives.
• Cultivate customer intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Coordinate Contract Change Board activities internally and with the customer, to include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
• Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Support development of new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning and proposal development.
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and industry standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 6+ year of relevant experience.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead or integrated program team lead.
• Possess cross-functional collaboration experience with supply chain, manufacturing, mission assurance, business management, and/or engineering.
• Experience as a cost account manager.
• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience managing communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external, and creating trusted customer relationships.
• Prior production experience serving in a leadership role in some capacity (i.e. Operations Program Manager, Program Manager, IPT lead, Project Manager etc).
• US Citizenship.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with full investigation within the last 6 years at time of application, with the ability to obtain a SAP clearance after starting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing, global supply chain, or engineering.
• Experience on a production program as a cost account manager.
• Experience supporting low-rate initial production contracts concurrent with EMD development.
• Experience managing communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs.

Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00

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.