RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

The Intelligence Sensing Division organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for a Program Manager 1 to support the Ammolite and Speargun programs on-site in Linthicum, MD. These programs have responsibility for the manufacturing and test of high-volume space payloads.

Overview

The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of IWO execution, critical subcontracts, sourcing strategy, supplier issue resolution, and material supply continuous improvement projects on the program to meet schedule, cost, and customer requirements.  The ideal candidate will possess strong execution skill and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, and fast-paced operating unit.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of IWO subcontracts on the program

• Interface as the lead with internal customers, vendors, and company support organizations

• Work across organizations, sites, and vendors to implement procurement strategies to enable lower cost and schedule on a fixed price program

• Coordinate with peer Ammolite & Speargun program managers to support the system needs

• Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

• Recognize and respond to executive and customer goals to rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years’ experience in Program/Project Management, or experience supporting Government proposals or contracts; OR a Master’s degree and 3+ years’ experience

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements

• Experience in electronics manufacturing or production, specifically with Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform complex tasks

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access

• US Citizenship is a requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program or Project Management experience or similar (e.g. Lead IPT (Integrated Product Team), or functional management experience

• Experience managing subcontract and supply chain elements of a program in a manner that supports program goals and company strategy

• Experience with the factory execution of a production program

• Experience in a leadership position on government programs over $10M.

• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Capture, and schedule development tools

• Experience working with geographically diverse program teams

• Active Top Secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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.