Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is seeking a motivated, execution-oriented Manager Programs 1 to support F-22 CNI programs in its 5th Generation Fighter Modernization Portfolio. This onsite position is based in San Diego, California, and requires up to 25% travel. The role supports F-22 CNI programs by leading delivery of contractual requirements on cost and schedule while meeting technical requirements and fostering customer relationships. It focuses on coordinating production and sustainment efforts across several programs and assisting in proposal development, execution, and contract closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or customers in a project or technical lead role; or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated professional and/or military experience in technical project management, program management, business management, global supply chain, or engineering, documented through work history.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools to develop cost and schedule baselines and track performance.
Experience leading or managing production programs and teams.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and a Special Access Program clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support delivery of contractual requirements on cost and schedule while achieving technical requirements.
Lead, manage, and coordinate production and sustainment efforts across several F-22 programs.
Assist in proposal development, program execution, and contract closeout.
Conduct risk, issue, and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
Manage and coordinate system integration and test and the production sell-off process.
Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage changes through control board activities.
Adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools.
Cultivate customer relationships and present program status during customer engagements.
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Manage suppliers to meet program and customer objectives.
Drive process improvements within the scope of the business to improve supplier and program performance.

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 work schedule where available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position