Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman • Whiteman AFB, MO

1d • $158,000 - $237,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Program Manager 3 to serve as Air Vehicle Manager, leading existing and future efforts in the major aircraft repair B-2 program and Air Combat Systems portfolio. The position is located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and requires an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance at the start. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance may be available.

The role directs program phases from inception through completion and manages cost, schedule, technical performance, customer engagement, program resources, and risk and opportunity. It also supports business development and proposal activities, including planning, capture, proposal strategy, compliance, and leadership of responses to requests for information and proposals.

The successful candidate will lead diverse teams and manage multiple B-2 sustainment efforts, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations; Contract Field Team operations; aircrew training; mission planning; and logistics and communications programs. The role calls for training, leading, and directing team members through execution of a formal process.

The company describes a culture emphasizing ethical conduct, accountability, shared success, safety, respect, diversity, and innovation. The listed primary salary range is $158,000 to $237,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or a Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 9 years; alternatively, a master’s degree and 8 years, or a Master of Science in a STEM field and 7 years.
• Related experience may include professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams with varied scopes of work and managing multiple ongoing B-2 sustainment efforts.
• Demonstrated experience training, leading, and directing team members through execution of a formal process.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills in creating successful proposals targeted to U.S. Air Force customers.
• Demonstrated experience with B-2 sustainment operations.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI and Special Access Program clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all program phases from inception through completion.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
• Interface with customers on program activities and cultivate customer relationships to shape future opportunities.
• Support program reviews with internal and external customers.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including staff, NCTA capital, and facilities.
• Identify, mitigate, and capture risk and opportunity.
• Support pre-proposal planning, including RFP shaping, response strategy, and development of capture-related products.
• Support proposal execution approach, team roles and responsibilities, schedule, and staffing requirements.
• Lead and manage proposals in response to RFIs and RFPs from prime contractors, including kickoff and recurring stand-up meetings.
• Define required proposal deliverables and ensure proposal compliance.
• Lead and manage multiple B-2 sustainment efforts, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul; Contract Field Team operations; aircrew training; mission planning; logistics; and communications programs.
• Train, lead, and direct team members through execution of a formal process.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior