Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Advanced Electronic Warfare Business Area in the Emerging Capabilities Development organization. This onsite position in Linthicum, Maryland, leads Research and Development programs to meet contractual requirements on cost and schedule while delivering products and services that meet customer expectations. The role leads a highly technical Science and Technology team focused on advanced sensor and multifunction capabilities, and covers the program life cycle from customer engagement and proposal development through startup, execution, demonstrations, and completion. The position requires a current and active U.S. government Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program access. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated program or project management experience supporting U.S. Government/DoD programs, proposals, and/or contracts.
• Experience serving as both a technical contributor and technical leader on engineering, research and development, and/or technology development programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and/or program deliverables.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical and programmatic briefings, program reviews, and/or recommendations to customers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project, for program planning, analysis, reporting, scheduling, and/or executive presentations.
• Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and/or managing cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management principles.
• Experience supporting research and development (R&D), Science & Technology (S&T), and/or advanced technology development programs.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must possess a current and active U.S. government Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Nice To Haves

• Current and active U.S. government Top Secret clearance and/or active SAP access.
• Experience supporting development of RF sensor systems, radar systems, RF electronics, and/or related sensor technologies.
• Experience leading or coordinating geographically dispersed program teams across multiple sites or organizations.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles, including cost/schedule performance analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, and/or Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.
• Experience supporting competitive capture, proposal development, and/or business development activities for U.S. Government/DoD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities through strategic planning, customer relationship development, capture planning, proposals, and business plans.
• Manage customer and/or capital property.
• Lead Research and Development programs through the full Science and Technology program life cycle, from customer engagement and proposal development through startup, execution, demonstrations, and completion.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage
• Savings plan
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Education assistance
• Training and development
• 9/80 work schedule where available
• Life and disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager