Power & Distribution CAM Programs Manager 2 - 20109
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Power & Distribution Control Account Manager (CAM) Programs Manager 2 for its Guidance, Navigation, Control, and On-Board Test Equipment Operating Unit. The position is located in Roy, Utah, and manages multiple Power & Distribution control accounts from program inception through completion. The manager is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance, including tracking execution against baselines, identifying variances and risks, and coordinating corrective or recovery actions. The role works across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, suppliers, and customers. It supports program planning, proposals, contract changes, design and engineering activities, supplier statement-of-work and proposal reviews, and new-business opportunities. The manager also leads customer and internal reviews, prepares senior-management briefings, and coordinates resolution of supplier and program issues. This is a full-time position with a standard 9/80 schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required at application, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; or a master's degree and 6 years of related experience; or 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope (less than 6 years), and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or managing a large supplier portfolio in another industry.
- Experience leading projects and managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and schedules.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against cost and schedule.
- Advanced degree and/or certifications.
- PMP certification.
- Experience with subcontract-management tools and terms and conditions, including award-fee or incentive-fee flow-downs, supplier assessment or evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, and Letters of Concern.
- Proficiency in driving programmatic battle rhythm.
- Customer-focused mindset, proven leadership skills, and excellent communication skills.
- Independent creative-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting customer requirements and expectations.
- Experience managing a program effort or major subcontract in a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Power & Distribution Control Account Manager for multiple control accounts within the Guidance, Navigation, Control, and On-Board Test Equipment Operating Unit.
- Direct assigned phases of Power & Distribution program activities from inception through completion.
- Manage and evaluate cost, schedule, and technical performance baselines for assigned control accounts; assess execution against internal work orders and subcontracts and implement corrective actions.
- Establish program milestones, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify variances, and develop recovery plans or other corrective actions.
- Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, statements of work, technical specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
- Participate in contract and contract-change negotiations and assess proposed changes for effects on technical performance, cost, schedule, and quality.
- Act as a primary customer contact for assigned program activities and lead reviews of cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and corrective actions.
- Support establishment of design concepts and criteria, and engineering activities for product research, development, integration, and test.
- Direct and coordinate work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, and other Product Team functions.
- Identify program issues and obtain solutions through resource allocation, recovery planning, supplier engagement, or recommended changes to contractual requirements.
- Systematically identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities.
- Lead development and review of Supplier Statements of Work and Requests for Proposal.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, including technical approaches, Bases of Estimate, schedule commitments, and overall quality.
- Review supplier schedules and performance data to determine impacts on program milestones and lead resolution of supplier-related issues.
- Prepare senior-management briefings and maintain mechanisms to monitor progress, escalate issues, and coordinate corrective actions with program managers, functional leaders, suppliers, and customers.
- Support new-business opportunities and product-line growth by identifying and developing solutions that address customer needs.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility depending on position
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
