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Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Are you ready to start defining possible with Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented NATO AGS Assistant Program Manager to help manage a diverse portfolio of prime international contracts as well as a high visibility Internal Work Order (IWO) for our NATO AGS Sustainment Organization. You will assist in directing all aspects of the programs associated with planning, implementation, contracting, and execution of the program across Integrated Product Teams and functions. You will also interact with customers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as the focal point NATO AGS International program activities as well as, manage risks and opportunities to ensure timely execution of efforts to support the GATS Operating Unit.
You will direct all phases of programs from inception through completion. You are responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. You will 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. You will act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. You will also develop new business or expand the product line with the customer. Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. You will direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Your primary objective will be to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to accomplish the delivery of all contractual requirement on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements. You are also responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout).
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management.
- Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
- Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools.
- Coordination of Change Board activities internally and with the customer, to include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
- Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders.
- Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (CPFF, FFP).
- Proposal development / capture planning and strategy.
- Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
- Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.
- Development of customer relationships and cultivation of customer intimacy.
- Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
- Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.
- Ability to demonstrate success in leading and developing cross functional teams.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.
- Strong communication, team building and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team, upper management and customers.
- Demonstrate understanding of program risk, opportunity and issue management process.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
Basic Qualifications:
- 11 years of relevant program/project management experience with a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of leadership experience; or Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 7 years of program/project management experience and 3 years of leadership experience; or Master's Degree with a minimum of 3 years program/project management experience and 5 years of leadership experience.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Current DoD Secret clearance.
- Ability to be obtain and maintain Special Program access.
- Direct Commercial Sale or Foreign Military Sales experience.
- Willing and able to travel up to 25%
- Global Hawk or Triton Program experience with prior Engineering/IFC Program Management experience.
- New business development/capture and/or proposal development experience.
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.