Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

127d • $124,000 - $186,000

About The Position

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) sector is looking for an onsite Manager, Programs Level 1 to support the Tactical Fighters Development Operating Unit in Baltimore, MD. The Tactical Fighters Development OU is one of the largest OUs in the AMS Division and has a unique range of cutting-edge technology programs spanning development to production, while operating in a challenging and fast-paced environment to bring needed capability to the Warfighter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years, master’s degree, and 3+ years, or a PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• Experience supporting the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project technical lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
• Ability to travel domestically as required.
• U.S. citizenship with an active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) with the ability to work on-site in classified areas.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• Prior experience supporting sensor system, technology, development or production programs, operations management, knowledge of RF system products, capabilities and enabling technologies.
• Project management experience in engineering, finance, logistics, operations, or supply chain/subcontracts management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or master's degree in business administration (MBA) with three years’ experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Government contracts.
• Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and MS Project.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.
• Maintain risk and opportunity management plan.
• Effectively implement risk response plans and mitigation strategies in collaboration with CAMs.
• Develop Operating Unit level portfolio view of R&O; Brief monthly to customer.
• Manage key affordability projects to drive efficiencies in supply base, manufacturing, and test & integration.
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturing to meet program readiness objectives.
• Support production program organization as a Deputy Program Manager.
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Support measuring and reporting program or NCTA (Non-Contract Technical Activity) performance.
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree