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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Program Manager to join our team on-site in Sunnyvale, CA or Cape Canaveral, FL.
The Program Manager directs 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. Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program.
- 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
- Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
- Measuring and reporting program performance
- 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.
- Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
- Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
- Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
- Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
- Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
- Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
- 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
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years, or master’s and 6+ years’ of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
- 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
- Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Key Responsibilities:
Lead proposal activities including:
- Development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) package
- Assigning and tracking completion of Labor, Travel, and Material estimates
- Auditing estimates for accuracy, completeness, and pricing strategy
- Managing scope and artifact changes through disciplined process
- Development and maintenance of proposal schedule
- Lead Fact Finding activities
- Support Negotiation activities
- Prior experience leading cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Field Operations, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of customer compliance documents, government instructions, and government standards
- Knowledge of Government Contracts and related documents
- A proactive approach to continuous process improvement
- Experience managing proposals
- Experience with information assurance regulations and practices
- Active Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $241,700.00The 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years, or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management
- Experience leading program performance to meet schedule, cost, and requirements as project lead, IPT lead, or cost account manager
- Demonstrated success leading teams or organizations to achieve common goals
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Experience directing proposal activities including RFP development, estimating labor/travel/materials, schedule maintenance, and negotiation support
- Prior experience leading cross-functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Field Operations)
- Working knowledge of customer compliance documents, government instructions, and standards
- Knowledge of Government Contracts and related documents
- Proactive approach to continuous process improvement
- Experience managing proposals
- Experience with information assurance regulations and practices
- Active Secret Clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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