Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

4d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is hiring a Manager, Programs Level 2 to lead Research and Development programs in the Emerging Capabilities Development organization in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The role is responsible for satisfying contractual requirements on cost and schedule while delivering products that meet customer expectations. The selected candidate will lead a cross-functional program team focused on developing multi-function capabilities and manage work across the program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution, demonstrations, and completion. This position is 100% onsite; remote work and telework are unavailable. Travel is 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances after starting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field and 8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government programs or in program/project management, or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience with RF Electronic Warfare systems, through direct support to at least one RF/EW-related program, project, or system.
Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including at least one of RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, or compliance review.
Experience working on cross-functional teams across areas such as supply chain, procurement, IT, security, and engineering, supporting material acquisition, program execution, or contract deliverables.
Experience leading tasks to meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements in a project lead, task lead, or equivalent role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting program updates, deliverables, or technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance to start and Top Secret and SAP clearances after starting.

Nice To Haves

Active/current U.S. government Secret or Top Secret and SAP clearance.
At least two years of experience as a Program Manager supporting R&D programs, with responsibility for program execution, technical scope, cost, or schedule performance.
Experience with multiple government contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
Technical experience supporting development of software-defined sensor systems, including system design, integration, testing, or deployment.
Experience implementing or using Earned Value Management (EVM), including cost/schedule tracking, supporting EACs, or program financial reporting.
Experience working with geographically diverse program teams across locations, time zones, or organizational entities.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional program team aligned to common performance goals.
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, and proposal and business plan development.
Manage customer and capital property.