Manager Programs 2

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Programs 2 as USAF (US Air Force) Product Support IPT Lead to join our diverse team of professionals. This leadership position is located onsite in San Diego, CA.

Essential Functions:

Under the direction and leadership of the RQ-4 Enterprise Product Support IPT Lead, the USAF (US Air Force) Product Support IPT Lead will work with RQ-4 Product Support to ensure quality lifecycle development and logistics products and services are executed in accordance with the Program Statement of Work (SOW) and are within budget, schedule constraints, and closure criteria. This individual may lead internal and external Teammates/Suppliers to ensure Program Performance, cost/schedule and quality objectives are achieved in collaboration with the program team.

This leader will help lead technical coordination between other non-Product Support Program IPTs. The USAF Product Support IPT Lead will work with the Customer Program Offices, Program Leaders, and Product Support Functions to ensure program requirements defined by the SOW are achieved within budget, schedule, quality, and closure criteria.

He/she may also coordinate and lead preparation of presentation materials to support Program Reviews and proposal efforts. Additionally, the position may supervise the organization's recommendations to Change Board Activity such as Technical Review Board, Configuration Control Board, and Joint CCBs and will have oversight of what is presented in change packages as necessary.

USAF Product Support IPT Lead will help drive the Product Support team's technical performance on the RQ-4 platform. The leader will be expected to facilitate success across all Product Support teams to include Supportability Engineering, Support Hardware, Operations, and Maintenance by driving efficiencies with peers within PS and at the appropriate levels of Integrated Product Teams outside of the PS organization.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.

You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, Business, Logistics, or STEM field and 9 years of experience in engineering, management, and/or Product Support or a Master of Science Degree in Management, Business, Logistics, or STEM field and 7 years of experience in engineering, management, and/or Product Support.

• Experience managing aspects of program execution including planning, baselining, and implementation across multiple teams.

• Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes.

• Willing and able to travel up to 20%.

• Current active DOD Secret Clearance, with the ability to maintain program access.

• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in supportability engineering and/or engineering management.

• Previous experience working Product Support efforts on development and/or sustainment programs.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Previous experience working with the RQ-4 platform.

• Previous U.S. Military experience with operations and/or aircraft maintenance background.

Salary Range: $151,900.00 - $227,900.00

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.

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.