US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Program Manager 2 to support the MESA Wedgetail ISS Phase 4 program in Australia. The selected candidate will start in this position onsite in Linthicum, MD, and will relocate to Australia in the first quarter of 2025 for a minimum period of 24 months.
What You'll Get to Do:
The selected Program Manager will direct all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
The selected candidate will manage a major Australian Defense program within the larger organizational unit, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives & company policy. Other manager responsibilities will include: product performance, system maintenance, integrating product upgrades, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality. Have full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large technical services-type contract.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide OEM engineering support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Boeing Defence Australia (BDA).
- Manage a team of six engineers, two US expats and four Australians, who provide technical advice ensuring aircraft availability.
- Provide system knowledge to sustain the E-7 platform which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, support and enhancement.
- Manages design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product improvement and upgrades.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance for in-country work to ensure the RAAF receives the greatest value for money.
- Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
- Accesses US NGC enterprise systems in order to provide real time information to the customer.
- Participates in the negotiation of Australia supplier subcontracts and contract changes.
- Manage US ITAR licenses and provisos to ensure compliance of controlled and restricted data.
- Provides guidance to subordinates based on customer needs while ensuring compliance to organizational goals and company policy.
- Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organizations objectives and schedules.
- Influences & impacts strategy.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years or a Master’s Degree and 8 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
- Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, within budget, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
- Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
- Knowledge of the MESA product line.
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- International Contract experience and customer support.
- STEM degree or prior technical experience.
- Prior subcontracts experience.
- Management experience.
Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $217,400.00
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.
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.
On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.
Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.
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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
