Manager Programs 1
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 1 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 to meet contractual requirements on cost and schedule while delivering products and services that meet customer expectations. The selected candidate will work alongside a senior program manager to help lead a cross-functional program team toward common performance goals, with a focus on developing multi-function capabilities. Program duties span the program life cycle, from proposal development and startup through execution, demonstration, and product delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government/DoD programs, contracts, engineering, or related program/project management activities.
- Demonstrated technical experience supporting the design and development of software-defined RF sensor systems, electronic warfare systems, or related RF technologies.
- Demonstrated experience leading program or project execution with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, requirements, and/or deliverables as a Project Lead, Integrated Product Team Lead/member, Cost Account Manager, or comparable role.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program updates, technical information, status reviews, and/or presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret and/or Special Access Program access after hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, compliance reviews, and/or proposal preparation.
- Experience developing RF electronic warfare systems, software-defined RF systems, or related sensor technologies.
- Experience guiding or supporting software and firmware development within technical development programs.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications to support program planning, analysis, reporting, and presentations.
- Current and active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of program tasks.
- Interface with internal and external customers, vendors, and support organizations.
- Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
- Develop and monitor adherence to the change management process.
- Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
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
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
