RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Are you ready to start defining possible with Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Sector is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented Program Manager (level 3) that is responsible and accountable for the cost, schedule, and execution of multiple manufacturing projects.  This position will be located on site in Bethpage, NY.  In this role, you will lead and manage prime contracts as well as a high visibility Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs) for the manufacturing of aviation support equipment and related products. You will direct all aspects of the programs associated with planning, implementation, contracting, and execution of the program across an Integrated Product Team. You will also interact with customers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as the focal point for the program activities as well as, manage risks and opportunities to ensure schedule, cost and customer satisfaction goals are met. You will also develop new business or expand the product line with the customer and lead program review sessions with customers

Your primary objective will be to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to accomplish the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements. You are also responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout). 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools.
• Implementation of and adherence to contractual Change Management policies to ensure any contract changes are appropriately coordinated with the customer and internal stakeholders.  
• Coordination of Contract Change Board activities internally and with the customer.
• Development and management of risk and opportunity registers for individual contracts and your assigned portfolio. 
• Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders.
• Knowledge and execution of FFP/CPFF proposals and contract types.
• Proposal development / capture planning and strategy.
• Creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
• Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.
• Development of customer relationships and cultivation of customer intimacy.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.
• Ability to demonstrate success in leading and developing cross functional teams.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.
• Strong communication, team building and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team, upper management and customers.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
• Participation in developing near term and long term financial forecasts and investment and resource plans.
• Develop and execute plans to scale the manufacturing organization; including but not limited to the areas of tools, people, processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years, or Master’s and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers. In lieu of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Must possess an active/current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 5 years demonstrated success leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools.
• 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.
• The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities.
• The ability to plan for, identify, estimate, cost, acquire, schedule, and retire resources needed to satisfy program requirements within organizational constraints.
• The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Systems Engineering.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Current Special Program Access (PAR)
• Demonstrated Process Development and Improvement experience
• DOD Contracts
• Direct Commercial Sale or Foreign Military Sales experience
• New business development/capture and/or proposal development experience

Salary Range: $180,000.00 - $271,000.00

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.