Manager Programs 2 - job 1 of 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking Program Manager 2. This position will be located on-site in Baltimore, MD and will support the MESA Program within the Airborne Battle Management Systems Operating Unit (OU) for the Airborne Surveillance Business Unit (BU). This position is 100% on-site. 

What You’ll Get To Do:

The MESA Deputy Program Manager will lead risk management for the USAF program, lead qualification of radar processor qualification, and prepare for field support activities in addition to other responsibilities for program cost, schedule, and technical performance. The powerful, multifunction MESA sensor provides mission crews with the capabilities required to track, identify and understand airborne, maritime and ground targets simultaneously while maintaining continuous surveillance for E-7 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) operators. MESA offers operators an unrestricted 360-degree view, providing multi-domain awareness and enabling warfighters to see farther and make accelerated, informed decisions to meet mission objectives and achieve fleet interoperability.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The M2 Program Manager is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).  Primary responsibilities are included but not limited to:

• Conduct risk, issue and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

• Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.

• Adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.

• Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop future opportunities within the customer community.

• Leading cross-function Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.

• Managing suppliers to meet program and customer objectives.

• Drive common process improvements within scope of business to improve supplier and program performance.

This position will require up to 25% travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years’ experience supporting US Government contracts and/or customers in a project/technical lead role; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years’ relevant experience.

• Minimum of 2-3 years professional and/or military experience in technical project management, program management, business management, global supply chain, and engineering through documented work history

• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools to develop cost and schedule baselines, track cost/schedule performance, etc.

• Demonstrated experience leading/managing teams for at least a year.

• US citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD secret security level clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD secret security level clearance.

• Demonstrated technical experience in the field of test and qualification efforts.

• Demonstrated experience interfacing with external customers.

• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers and/or subcontracts.

• Demonstrated experience with radar systems.

• Demonstrated understanding of technical, cost and schedule impacts on a program.

• Ability to apply knowledge of business and financial concepts to the benefit of program decisions and performance

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.