Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

3d•$184,300 - $276,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Advanced Tactical Programs Operating Unit onsite in Baltimore, Maryland. The manager will lead a cross-functional organization executing the Phase 6 Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) Program. The role is responsible for profitable program execution that meets schedule and customer requirements, and calls for radar technical expertise and collaborative leadership in a technically dynamic, high-growth, fast-paced operating unit. The manager directs programs from inception through completion and is accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role serves as the primary customer contact for program activities, manages budgets and risks, coordinates program resources, and works with engineering, operations, contracts, finance, leadership, customers, and subcontractors. Work is performed onsite and includes operating in Special Access Program (SAP) environments while following applicable security plans and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related professional or military experience, including project/program management; or a master’s degree and 6 years of related professional or military experience, including project/program management.
Demonstrated experience leading technical programs or projects through Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and/or other development lifecycle phases, with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performers, and program deliverables.
Demonstrated experience managing hardware and software development, integration, test, qualification, and/or fielding activities.
Demonstrated experience executing hardware development and qualification activities, including one or more of EMI/EMC, power, vibration, thermal, environmental, or related qualification testing.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams, including engineering and other functional organizations, in executing complex program requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing customer relationships in a complex program environment, including communicating program status, resolving issues, managing expectations, and presenting risks and recommendations to customers and program leadership.
Experience managing or supporting DoD cost-plus and/or fixed-price contracts.
Demonstrated experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and/or tools to manage program cost and schedule performance.
Demonstrated experience working in a Special Access Program (SAP) environment and following applicable SAP processes and procedures.
Demonstrated experience supporting programs involving anti-tamper requirements and all tech technologies.
U.S. citizenship required.
Current or active U.S. government Secret clearance required for consideration, and ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field.
Experience supporting or leading radar or advanced radar development programs.
Experience leading a development program on a prime U.S. Government/DoD contract, including hardware and/or software development, integration, test, qualification, and delivery.
Experience executing Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and/or Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).
Experience managing subcontractors and/or major suppliers in support of program execution.
Current or active Top Secret clearance and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access or clearance.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

Direct and own all program phases from inception through completion, coordinating execution with project engineering, operations, contracts, and financial personnel.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs, including periodic estimates at completion (EACs).
Act as primary customer contact for program activities and lead customer reviews on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develop and adhere to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM).
Communicate program progress to customers, senior leadership, and companywide audiences.
Participate in contract negotiations and contract change management.
Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.
Identify program problems and determine solutions, including creating and executing return-to-green (RTG) plans.
Establish and manage program risks and opportunities, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
Coordinate preparation of proposals, capture plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
Coordinate staffing, resource, and facility needs with functional areas for programs in the portfolio.
Maintain open and collaborative relationships with customers, subcontractors, business-unit leadership, and related division and sector stakeholders.
Work with leadership to ensure compliance with Division, Corporate, and Government policies.
Operate in Special Access Program environments and adhere to applicable security plans and procedures.

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 eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position