Program Manager 3 - ESPAStar (Active TS/SCI required)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is looking for a Program Manager Level 3 to support the Tactical Space Systems Division as the ESPAStar Product Line Deputy. This position requires a broad understanding of U.S. Government aerospace products/systems and/or missions/operations as well as experience in leading project teams. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas: Space Program Execution in all phases, Product Line Management towards Affordability or Product Line Planned Improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background and a demonstrated experience in a Systems Engineering approach to contractual customer and mission requirements.

The primary objective will be to support the ESPAStar Product Line Director in all aspects, acting as a resident delegate of authority with the ability to step in and provide management continuity across all programs, contracts, teams and customers as directed.  To act on behalf of the ESPAStar Product Line Director to enact product and team improvements in areas of process efficiencies, affordability and/or technical enhancements. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years, or Master’s and 10 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers. In lieu of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience will be considered.

• Must possess an active/current Top-Secret/SCI.

• 5 years of experience supporting and/or managing Space programs.

• 10 years demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal (experience in professional, academic, and other relevant settings is acceptable).

• 10 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.

• Experience managing programs with restricted/classified customers and understanding of restricted infrastructure and networks. (ie networks, sites, space, clearances, etc.)

• Business Acumen: The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools.

• Communications: The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs

• Program Integration: The ability to identify, orchestrate, coordinate and controls the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion.

• Risk & Opportunity: The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program.

• Technical Performance: The ability to establish and apply a technical performance baseline to monitor and compare key program technical performance measures, assess program and product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program Growth: The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives. Build strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers. Guides program team and support functions on how to take action to satisfy customer expectations.

• Program Improvements: Knowledge in government or commercial Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) management strategies, where improvements are planned and integrated into a system's design during its development to enhance future capabilities and potentially lower lifecycle costs.

• Program Execution: Implementing effective contract management practices across your product lines, including: streamlined processes with increased operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, navigating the complexities of managing multiple program and contracts teams and unlock the full value of product line governance.  

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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.