RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
NGMS Marine Systems is seeking a
Program Manager 2 to serve as the
Deputy Program Manager for
Virginia-Class SSN/SSGN MAC (Multiple All-Up-Round Canister) Launching System Production. This position will be located onsite in
Sunnyvale, CA and is contingent upon contract award.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. The role requires the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals; commitment to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business; effective communication skills; and the ability to positively engage with internal and external customers.
What You'll Get To Do:- Support the Program Manager in directing all phases of programs from inception through completion for a multi-year production program
- Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple functions and projects
- Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management: identify, mitigate, track, and realize opportunities and mitigations
- Establish and manage budget baselines, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools
- Establish milestones, and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
- Identify program problems and obtain solutions, including allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
- Oversee implementation of design changes and process improvement
- Direct and align subcontractors and suppliers to common program objectives and performance expectations
- Act as a customer contact for program activities, including leading program review sessions with the customer and senior leadership
- Cultivate customer relationships to develop new business and expand the product line
- Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms & conditions of contract
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, manufacturing, or a related industry.
- 2+ years of experience in program/project management and/or manufacturing operations, including responsibility for program, production, cost, schedule, and/or technical execution.
- 2+ years of experience serving in a formal program or project leadership role, such as Project Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or equivalent, with responsibility for executing work on schedule, within budget, and against defined technical and/or contractual requirements.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to execute defined program, project, manufacturing, or organizational objectives, including responsibility for task coordination, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- An active/current U.S. government Secret security clearance.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government and/or DoD programs or contracts within a manufacturing, production, or technical program environment.
- Experience supporting programs through development, production, and/or sustainment lifecycle phases.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling/planning tools.
- Experience managing or supporting program cost and schedule performance, including identifying variances and supporting corrective actions.
- Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to program or project execution.
- Experience preparing and delivering program status, cost, schedule, or performance information to program leadership and/or customers.
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: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00
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.
