Program Manager 2 - Deputy Program Manager

Northrop Grumman•Boulder, CO

3d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support the Advanced Mission & Space Processing (AMSP) Operating Unit’s Resilient Missile Warning/Tracking Ground Management Integration program onsite in Boulder, CO. A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible. The Deputy’s primary responsibility will be supporting 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 individual will help lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master's degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
Experience leading the technical performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Active Secret security clearance level at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SCI clearances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or similar field.
Active/current DoD Top Secret clearance.
Demonstrated ability to obtain SCI.
Experience in leading new product development (hardware and software).
Demonstrated expertise in planning, designing, and integrating Ground Entry Points (GEP) – including site assessments, logistics coordination, and compliance with regulations and in‑country laws for OCONUS installations.
Proven record of sub‑contractor management and overseeing multiple vendors.
Experience managing various contract types to include CPFF, CPIF, FFP.

Responsibilities

Managing 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.
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
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 customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar 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.).
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
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.