Northrop Grumman

Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman • $153K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years, Master's Degree and 6+ years, or PhD and 4+ years of project management experience with U.S. Government contracts or equivalent.
  • Proven track record of leading tasks on schedule and within budget.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.
  • Demonstrated success in proposal direction or support roles.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically about 10% of the time.
  • U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of the program life cycle from proposal to contract closeout.
  • Establish and manage an effective program organization to meet customer requirements.
  • Direct cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives in cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Measure and report on program performance metrics.
  • Deliver presentations to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage budget milestones.
  • Conduct risk management practices throughout the program lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance provided.
  • Savings plan offered.
  • Paid holidays and PTO for vacation and personal business.
  • Annual bonuses based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Program Manager Level 2 to support the AN/SPY-6 Programs in the Power & Control Systems (P/CS) Operating Unit (OU) in Sykesville, MD. The Power & Control Systems group is part of our Naval & Oceanic Systems Business Unit (BU) in the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivability Division. This position is Deputy Program Manager for the AN/SPY-6 portfolio of programs, which includes full-rate production, engineering services, spares and repairs contracts. In addition to program execution support, this position will also support proposals as needed. This position is full-time on-site in Sykesville, Maryland.

What You'll Get to Do:

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
  • Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
  • Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
  • Measuring and reporting program performance.
  • Delivering presentations to executive management and internal and external program stakeholders.
  • Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
  • Creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
  • Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
  • Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.
  • Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
  • Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
  • Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
  • Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
  • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.
  • Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years, Master's Degree and 6+ years, or a PhD and 4+ years of relevant project management experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving requirements as either project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Previous experience leading or supporting proposal efforts as proposal manager, program manager, pricing analyst, or functional lead/cost account manager.
  • Demonstrated experience and success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
  • Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management, individual contributors and external customers.
  • Ability to travel domestically about 10% of the time.
  • U.S. citizenship required (No additional/dual citizenships).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • CAM certified.
  • Prior experience with production program management, operations management, or engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Prior experience with MS Project.
  • Prior experience developing high value, complex proposals.
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
  • Secret clearance or ability to obtain.


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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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