RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman, Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a
Manager, Programs Level 2, to lead an emerging portfolio of programs within the
Restricted Emerging Operating Unit (OU) in the Advanced Mission
Capabilities (BU) onsite in
Baltimore, MD.
What You'll Get to Do:Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Develop customer relationships and cultivate customer intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
- Leading and directing a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical objectives.
- Development and delivery of presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
- Develop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning and proposal development.
- Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (FFP, CPFF, etc).
- Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
- Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.
- Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management.
- Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
- Completion and tracking of the Contract Requirements Traceability Matrix.
- Ensure program team understands & adheres to the contract scope.
- Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
- Thorough risk & opportunity management to include identification, mitigation and realization.
- Submission of program performance in internal reporting systems (i.e. IPRS).
- Coordination of Contract Change Board activities internally and with the customer, to include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
- Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management.
- Addressing workforce planning needs, as needed.
- Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience', or a PhD with 3 years of of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or project or program management in related industry.
- Demonstrated experience executing programs or projects on scheduled, within cost, and achieving technical and programmatic requirements.
- Prior experience in program management, project management, operations management and/or engineering.
- Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams program objectives.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience developing and managing proposals.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with customers.
- Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management (ROM) processes and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production (EMD) programs.
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.
