Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

2d • $184,300 - $276,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Tactical Modernization Solutions Operating Unit onsite in Baltimore, Maryland. The role leads execution of a portfolio of development programs delivering new software capabilities to U.S. and foreign military customers, working closely with engineering teams while balancing customer needs and business objectives.

The Program Manager leads all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout. The position is accountable for program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and works with customers, executive management, integrated teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to deliver program objectives. The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program access. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline and at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant experience must support U.S. Government programs or contracts, engineering, manufacturing, or related program or project management activities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting full-rate production, manufacturing, sustainment, and/or technical program execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing program or project execution with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, requirements, risks, and/or contractual deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience executing or managing programs under Firm-Fixed-Price contracts, including responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and/or contractual deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating cross-functional technical teams to achieve program objectives and milestones.
• Demonstrated experience managing customer interfaces and requirements, including communicating status, risks, issues, technical performance, and/or required actions to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience applying program financial and cost-management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, cost performance, and/or Earned Value Management.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must possess a current, active U.S. government Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program access.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Current, active Special Access Program access.
• Experience managing Operational Flight Program software development and/or software development for radar or related mission systems.
• Experience supporting research, development, production, and/or operation of military sensors or radar systems.
• Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager and applying Earned Value Management System principles.
• Experience executing or managing programs under Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee or other U.S. Government contract types.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the program life cycle, from proposal development through startup, execution, and contract closeout.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Cultivate customer relationships and identify further opportunities within customer communities.
• Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning, capture planning, proposals, and business plans.
• Establish a program organization that addresses customer requirements and incorporates internal and external organizations.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Present program information to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.
• Create, review, and finalize program Statements of Work.
• Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements.
• Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines.
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule control methods and tools.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Manage Government- or customer-supplied property or information, including GFE and CFE.
• Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage changes through control board activities.
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules.
• Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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