RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

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.

Join the dynamic team at Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector as a Senior Sustainment Program Manager in the, Northridge, CA. As part of the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AWBU), you'll spearhead pioneering capability enhancements to the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) franchise program.

We're seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the execution of sustainment and legacy product contracts, stand up a new missile-to-aircraft sustainment capability for domestic and international customers, develop a sustainment roadmap strategy for upgrades and obsolescence for an ACAT-1 level program.  Your mission? Develop an enduring sustainment operational model with corresponding action plans and implementation strategies coordinated across all customer stakeholders. 

As the Sustainment Program Manager, you'll galvanize cross-functional teams towards common program performance goals, guiding them through every phase of the program life cycle, from inception (proposal development) to execution and contract closeout. If you're ready to unleash your leadership skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment, apply now and be at the forefront of shaping the future of defense technology.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals, with a focus on sustainment and repairs, including integrate logistics support (ILS) elements
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs of major programs, including periodic estimates at completion (EACs)
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program gate review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Effectively communicate progress to customers, senior leadership and companywide audiences
• Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract change management
• Establishes program milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules
• Identifies program problems and determines solutions, including the creation and execution of return-to-green (RTG) plans
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, capture plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Leading and directing cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Measuring and reporting program performance
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Managing contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
• 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
• Proposal execution management for major development and production programs

Basic Qualifications:

• Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience, Masters with 8 OR PHD with 6 years of experience
• 10 years of experience leading high performing team
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience in sustainment, repairs and integrated logistics support
• 10 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Must have at least 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and at or under cost
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in continuous evaluation)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service, and engagement
• Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships
• 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
• The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts
• The ability to address program 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
• Experience managing programs as the Prime Contractor
• Active Secret Clearance

Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.  Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest

Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $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.