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 Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking a Manager Programs Level 3, to join the Mission Data Management (MDM) Operating Unit (OU) team within the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions Business Unit.

You will report to the Security Solutions Business Area (BA) lead and will be responsible for leading the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of the HULK/Sentinel Music program and Data Center business line.

We are looking for a proven leader with strong planning, programmatic and financial experience and a successful record in business operations and program execution. You will be responsible for operating in a team environment with the business operations teams across the operating unit, program and BU leadership, and functional organization leadership to lead business operations for the MDM OU. 

To be successful in this role, the candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.  The candidate must possess, and be able to demonstrate, excellent written and verbal communication skills, possess strong leadership abilities and effective problem-solving capabilities. They must think ahead to anticipate potential challenges, ensuring they are addressed in advance or providing recommended options to leadership when necessary.

This position is in Orlando, FL.

The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.  The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. Job duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

• Measuring and reporting program performance, including Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.

• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities  

• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

• Travel as required by the Program. Anticipated travel is 25%.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager

• Minimum 10 years of demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve goals

• Knowledge of pricing and proposals

• Knowledge & experience measuring performance using EVMS processes and reporting EVMS metrics

• Experience managing suppliers

• High level of competency in Project Management skills and toolsets

• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Current DoD Secret clearance last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading business operations at the OU level or higher

• Demonstrated experience with cross program, or multi-discipline, collaboration.

• Work that crosses typical organizational, site, sector boundaries

• Experience with Northrop Grumman’s culture and demonstrated success effectively working within company’s organization, processes, and procedures.

• Continuous improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques

• Current TS security clearance /SAP/SCI

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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.