Manager Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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’s Mission System (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Advanced Tactical Programs Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Baltimore, MD. This manager will lead a cross-functional organization to execute the Phase 6 Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development Program (EMD). 

What You'll Get To Do:

You will be responsible for profitable execution of programs that meet schedule and customer requirements.  Our ideal candidate will possess exceptional radar technical expertise and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, fast-paced and strategically important operating unit.  

Responsibilities:

• Directs and owns all phases of programs from inception through completion, executing assigned programs in coordination with project engineers, operations, contracts, and financial personnel in project execution

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs, including periodic estimates at completion (EACs)

• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program reviews with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance

• Develop and adhere to the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)

• 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

• Establishes and manages program risks and opportunities, 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

• Coordinates staffing resource and facility needs with functional areas for programs within their program portfolio

• Provide for an open and collaborative relationship with customers, subcontractors, business unit leadership, and within related division and sector interests

• Works closely with leadership to ensure full compliance with Division, Corporate, and Government policies

• Operates in Special Access Program environments while adhering to all security plans and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related professional/military experience, including experience in project/program management; or master degree with 6 years of related professional/military experience, including experience in project/program management.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical programs or projects through Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and/or other development lifecycle phases, with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performers, and program deliverables.

• Demonstrated experience managing a leading, both hardware and software development, integration, test, qualification, and/or fielding activities.

• Demonstrated experience executing hard development and qualification activities, including one or more of the following: EMI/EMC, power, vibration, thermal, environmental, or related qualification testing.

• Demonstrate experience lead and cross-functional technical teams, including engineering and other functional organizations in the execution of complex program requirements.

• Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships in a complex program environment, including communicating program status, resolving issues, managing expectations, and presenting risk and recommend recommendations to customer and program leadership.

• Experience managing or supporting DoD cost plus and or fixed-price contracts.

• Demonstrated experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and/or tools to manage program cost, and schedule performance.

• Demonstrated experience working within a Special Access Program (SAP) environment and following applicable SAP processes and procedure procedures.

• Demonstrated experience supporting programs involving anti-tamper requirements and all tech technologies.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• A current/activity, U.S. government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s a message degree in a STEM discipline such as engineering, computer, science, mathematics physics, or related technical field.

• Experience supporting your leading radar or advanced radar development programs.

• Experience leading a development program on a prime U.S. Government/DoD contract, including hardware and or software development, integration, test, qualification, and delivery. 

• Experience executing Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and/or Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).

• Experienced managing subcontractors and/or major suppliers and supportive program execution.

• Current/active Top Secret clearance and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access/clearance.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organizational structure.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00

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.