Program Manager 2 - Spy-6 Power Systems

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Program Manager Level 2 to support the AN/SPY-6 Programs in the Power & Control Systems Operating Unit (OU) in Sykesville, MD. The Power & Control Systems group is part of our Naval & Oceanic Systems Business Unit (BU) in the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors Division. This BU has a unique range of power and controls technology programs spanning development to production, all while operating in a challenging and fast-paced environment to bring needed capability to the war fighter. Both 9/80 and 4/10 flexible work schedules are available.

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:

• Responsible for and managing the AN/SPY-6 integration and product support (I&PS)(engineering support contracts), Non-recurring Engineering effort (NRE), and production proposal support.

• 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 other program stakeholders.

• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

• 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 9+ years, Master's Degree and 7+ 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 technical tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all 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.

• Experience communicating with engineering and technical leads and translating to non-technical personnel.

• Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.

• Ability to travel domestically as required.

• U.S. citizenship required (No additional/dual citizenship's).

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAM certified.

• Prior experience with production program management, operations management, or engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline.

• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering, Technical Management, or equivalent.

• Prior experience with MS Project.

• Prior experience developing high value, complex proposals.

• Prior experience managing engineering and technical teams.

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $217,400.00

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 most positions.