Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to support the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Advanced EO/IR Systems organization onsite in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The position leads Research and Development programs to meet contractual requirements on cost and schedule, achieve technical requirements, and build customer relationships that support value creation strategies and actions. The Program Manager leads all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout. The role requires a current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance at consideration, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP) access or clearances. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government programs or contracts, customers, and/or project or program management in a related industry.
Demonstrated experience supporting research and development systems, products, or programs.
Demonstrated experience managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and customer commitments.
Experience with program financial management, including forecasting, cost performance, risk and opportunity management, and/or program performance reporting.
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program updates, technical information, status reviews, and/or presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading integrated or cross-functional teams across areas such as Engineering, Security, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, or comparable functions.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess a current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance to be considered.
Must be able to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP) access or clearances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related field, such as Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, products, or technologies.
Experience executing programs under multiple U.S. Government contract types, including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), or comparable contract structures.
Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, compliance reviews, and/or proposal development activities.
Experience working with geographically dispersed program teams, including coordination across multiple sites, time zones, and/or organizational entities.
Current and active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
Experience supporting programs requiring SAP and/or SCI access.

Responsibilities

Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple development programs.
Identify program problems and implement solutions, including resource reallocation or program changes.
Manage customer and capital property or information.
Support or manage internal IRAD projects aligned with portfolio and business objectives.
Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
Cultivate customer relationships to deepen engagement and develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders to communicate status, risks, and decisions.
Identify and grow new business opportunities through customer relationships, long-term strategic and capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
Lead integrated, multidisciplinary program teams.
Promote a culture of collaboration, ownership, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.