Manager Programs 2

What You'll Get to Do:
The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The position may require working multiple programs simultaneously, most likely as both the sole program manager on some programs and as a deputy program manager on other programs.
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:

Supporting a program organization as a Deputy Program Manager and/or the sole Program Manager that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations.
Develop and execute Program Visibility Reviews & Start-up reviews while tailoring the NGPro documentation.
Provide direction/strategy to develop proposal/program Integrated Master Schedule
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
Support of measuring and reporting program or NCTA (Non-Contract Technical Activity) performance.
Support development of presentations to executive management and other stakeholders.
Support the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
Support the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.
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 7 years or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
Experience supporting the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project technical lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management, customers, and individual contributors.
U.S. citizenship.
Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance (ideally adjudicated within the last 5 years) with the ability to obtain and maintain an SAP clearance after starting and the ability to work on-site in classified areas.
Preferred Qualifications:

Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
Prior experience supporting sensor system, technology, development or production programs, operations management, knowledge of RF system products, capabilities and enabling technologies.
Project management experience in engineering, finance, logistics, operations, or supply chain/subcontracts management.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with three years' experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Government contracts.
Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and MS Project.
* Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00The 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.