Program Manager 1 - Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman•Boulder, CO

1d•$133,000 - $199,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 1 to support a Multi-Domain Operations, Advanced Mission and Space Processing, Survivable Mobile Ground System Operating Unit program in Boulder, CO. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The position is 100% on-site. This role as Program Manager 1 will assist the Program Manager in managing all phases of an existing ground antenna program. The DPM is a key member of the Program Management Office, which is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical execution of the program throughout these phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years, or Master’s and 3 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
2 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
2 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Active Secret Clearance at time of application.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
5 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the leadership/support of all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).
Management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
Supports the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Supports development of milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Supports direction of the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
Assisting the Program Manager in leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Measuring and reporting program performance.
Delivering presentations to executive management and other program stakeholders.
Providing input to the Program Manager regarding the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Working with the Program Manager on creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
Overseeing identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
Working with the Program Manager and Business Management team on establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
Working with the Program Manager and Business Management team on development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
Ensuring program adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.