RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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 3, to join the Microelectronics Design and Applications (MD&A) onsite in Annapolis Junction or Linthicum, MD.  The individual will be part of a rapidly growing business area focused on groundbreaking technologies and their application to critical customer missions. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements within cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and future business actions, while also managing direct reports.

What You'll Get to Do:

Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of large programs via executing the following:

• Control Account Management.

• Addressing workforce planning needs and be an integral part of identifying program staffing needs.

• Thorough risk & opportunity management to include identification, mitigation and realization.

• Ensuring contract deliverables (CDRLs) are completed.

• Directing the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

• Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management.

• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.

• The preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience supporting Government contracts and/or project management in other industries.

• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• Experience in controlling cost and schedule baselines per established program plans (Cost Account Management).

• Experience in controlling scope throughout the entire program life cycle.

• Experience managing, controlling, and communicating risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program.

• Experience with supplier/subcontractor engagement and management.

• Experience supporting DOD/DOW programs.

• US Citizenship.

• Current/Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.

• Experience recognizing and respond to customers’ needs to develop additional business opportunities that support organizational objectives.

• Experience with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities.

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication.

• Experience in leading or participating in proposals.

• Experience in Level of Effort (LOE) contracting.

• Experience with award fee contracts.

• Understanding of manufacturing principles and practices.

• Management of direct reports.

• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) Certification or the willingness to obtain certification.

• Active TS/SCI with a full-scope poly.

Primary Level Salary Range: $178,500.00 - $280,600.00

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.