RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 System (NGMS) is looking for a Program Manager 2 to support the Strategic Captures team within the Distributed Systems Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Linthicum, MD.
Distributed Systems is a strategic organization that drives increased responsiveness and rapid business development in support of the emerging multi-domain Crewed and Uncrewed Teaming market. This position will lead both NCTA activities and inter-related programs for the development of advanced capabilities and technology. The selected candidate will be responsible for proposing and leading 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 also lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.
What You'll Get to Do:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with and leading diverse teams, be a strong communicator, and be able to work successfully within classified and unclassified arenas. Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:
- Provides full-time, on-site, dedicated support to the business leadership team.
- Cultivates customer relationships and serves as the point of contact for all technical, non-technical requirements.
- Ability to work directly with the customer and provide status per the contract’s requirements.
- Develop and manage proposals as required. Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, milestones schedule, and key terms and conditions.
- Creating, reviewing and finalizing the program’s statement of work (SOW) as required.
- Conducting and leading thorough risk & opportunity management including identification, mitigation and realization.
- Leading and directing cross-functional teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
- Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning (WLF).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with the customer, program management, business unit and supply base executives and functional management.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 3+ years of relevant experience supporting Government proposals, contracts and/or project management.
- Demonstrated experience serving as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead on Government contracts, leading monthly internal and external program reviews or business cadence meetings.
- Demonstrated experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles, including establishing and maintaining cost/schedule baselines, managing control accounts, reporting CPI/SPI metrics, and developing variance analysis and corrective action plans.
- Demonstrated experience leading the execution of programs or projects to approved cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
- Direct external customer interface experience, including leading formal program reviews, contract deliverable discussions, or technical status briefings.
- Demonstrated financial management responsibility for program budgets, including budget development and control, EAC forecasting, risk-adjusted financial planning, change management and contract modifications.
- Demonstrated experience decomposing, assigning, tracking, and closing program requirements in alignments with contract scope and milestones.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing) with accountability for milestone achievement.
- US citizenship required.
- A current/active DOD Top Secret clearance and SAP access required to be considered, and the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI after starting.
**Preferred Qualifications: **
- A technical and/or leadership/management-focused master’s degree.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a challenging environment with competing priorities in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated large-scale program leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated compliance with internal company processes, policies, and applicable industry and regulatory standards (e.g. FAR/DFAR, EVMS guidelines, ISO, etc.), as applicable to program execution.
**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: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.