Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

12d•$127,000 - $190,600•Onsite

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking Program Manager 1. This position will be located on-site in Baltimore, MD and will support the Production Program Office within the Advanced Tactical Programs (ATP) OU for the Tactical Fighters BU. This position is 100% on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts and/or customers in a project/technical lead role; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years’ relevant experience.
Demonstrated professional and/or military experience in technical project management, program management, business management, global supply chain, and engineering through documented work history.
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools to develop cost and schedule baselines, track cost/schedule performance, etc.
Demonstrated experience leading/managing production programs and teams.
US citizenship is required.
A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) required to be considered and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Nice To Haves

An active Special Access Program clearance.
Demonstrated experience serving as the primary customer interface on a program or project execution.
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering written and oral briefings to customers and senior leadership, including executive level stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience supporting systems integration and test and sell-off activities.
Demonstrated experience hands-on experience using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools (e.g. Ms. Project) to develop and maintain program cost and schedule baselines; track and analyze cost and schedule performance metrics (CPI/SPI); and identify and report cost or schedule variances.
CAM certification or equivalent experience and experience utilizing earned value management (EVM) principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Supporting the ATP Production Program Office with 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.
Managing and coordinating production system integration and test and sell-off activities.
Assisting leading a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.
Assisting in proposal development, execution, and completion (contract closeout).
Conducting risk, issue and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.
Managing and coordinating system integration and test and the production sell-off process.
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.
Adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
Cultivating customer relationships and presenting program status at customer engagements.
Leading cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
Managing suppliers to meet program and customer objectives.
Driving common process improvements within scope of business to improve supplier and program performance.