Manager Programs 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Advanced Electronic Warfare Business Area in the Emerging Capabilities Development organization. This onsite role in Linthicum, Maryland, leads Research and Development programs and a technical Science and Technology team focused on advanced sensor and multifunction capabilities. The role is responsible for meeting contractual requirements on cost and schedule while delivering products and services that meet customer expectations. The position covers the S&T program life cycle, from customer engagement and proposal development through startup, execution, demonstrations, and completion. The manager oversees program resources and performance, engages with customers and partners, communicates program status, pursues future business opportunities, and manages customer or capital property. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD 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 have a current/active DoD Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program access.
Nice To Haves
- Current/active DoD 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 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 long-term strategic planning, customer relationship development, capture planning, and preparation of proposals and business plans.
- Manage customer and/or capital property.
- Lead a technical Science and Technology team through the program life cycle, from customer engagement and proposal development through startup, execution, demonstrations, and completion.
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 discretionary bonus, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
