RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 System’s (NGMS) Naval & Oceanic Systems located in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Program Manager 2 to serve as the Deputy Program Manager for the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Advanced Propulsor Bearing (APB) program.

The ideal candidate will have experience in submarine design, production and operation, experience in managing complex projects and programs, Department of Defense (DoD) planning and budgeting, SOW, specifications, and processes, will work independently, and will direct the work of others to meet program objectives. 

What You'll Get to Do:

• Performs key elements of Program Management, Functional Management and interfaces with prime shipyard customer and the U.S Navy, the end-user.
• Supports and assists the APB program manager in planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling all phases of the program through close-out.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program areas.
• Supports APB program manager with customer submittals and customer interactions/ meetings as required including both status reviews and technical discussions. 
• Works closely with the APB program manager and engineering team to integrate customer design requirements into the overall program parameters.
• Prepares proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract; participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Baselines programs to meet execution and business goals and supports the execution of the programs to meet Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements.
• Manages program risks and opportunities.
• Escalates issues requiring management attention promptly.
• Lead and work in a matrixed functional organization.
• Establishes a business and program execution communications cadence with the team.
• Works closely with the Business Development team to grow the business within her/his portfolio.
• Actively adheres to master plans and schedules, identifies program issues and develops and executes solutions, such as re-allocation of resources, rescheduling work, improving processes, or changing contractual specifications.
• Assists with the accountability and storage of GFE (government furnished equipment).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years' or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant program management or relevant experience.  
• Cost account manager (CAM) experience and/or organizational certified.
• Experience managing a program or project risk and opportunity, and experience with EVMS techniques.
• Familiarity with MS Office Project tools.
• Demonstrated success aligning teams, organizations, or employee resource groups to achieve a common goal.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with both internal and external customers at all levels.
• Experience with new product design and development efforts.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 8 years' or a Master's degree in a technical field with 6 years of relevant program management experience, including experience with shipyard new construction.
• 10 years relevant experience working Department of Defense (DoD) programs, including experience with program planning, budgeting, requirements and shipboard systems operations.
• Experience in business development and customer interface.
• Demonstrated success managing medium ($10M) to large scale ($50M+) programs.
• Experience with production and delivery of major submarine propulsion components.
• Current Secret clearance or above.
• Project management professional (PMP) certified. 

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.