Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$161,000 - $241,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics is currently seeking a motivated and execution-oriented Manager Programs 2 to join the RQ-4 Program Management Team. This position will support our Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting Business Unit in the Global Surveillance Division. The RQ-4 and Targets Enterprise of programs includes the RQ-4 variants for the US Air Force (USAF), Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), Direct Commercial Sales variant for NATO, Foreign Military Sales variants for Japan and the Republic of Korea, and BQM-34 Firebee Targets. This leadership role will have the responsibility of managing the cost, schedule and performance of a segment of overall portfolio efforts. This position may also be responsible for proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts to support program needs. The position will be based in our Rancho Bernardo, CA office and may be able to accommodate a hybrid telework schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below.
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, operations sustainment, engineering and engineering leadership, capture efforts, proposals, and/or business management related functions.
Experience with Earned Value Management
Ability to develop and manage schedules related to a major project or program
The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

STEM degree.
Experience managing engineering teams.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization.
NATO or other International customer experience.
Experience managing proposals.
Able to develop and manage schedules with complex interdependencies
Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) contracts.
Experience managing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts.
Experience working Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts.
Experience with High Altitude Long Endurance platforms such as RQ-4.
Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building strong relationships with strategic partners and guiding program teams and support functions to take action to satisfy customer expectation
An active DoD Secret or higher clearance
Able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Responsibilities

Ownership of projects and budgets
Management of program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Ensuring all contractual technical requirements are met
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities