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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manager Programs 1 to support the Electromagnetic Warfare (EMW) Systems Operating Unit (OU) in the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit at Linthicum, MD. This is a great opportunity to get into a role that is highly visible to customers and internal stakeholders and directly impacts our war fighters.
What You'll Get to Do:
The primary objective will be to lead the development efforts on the next generation of Electromagnetic Warfare programs. Ensuring all contractual requirements regarding cost and schedule are met, achieving all technical requirements, managing work scope, and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. Candidate will also work with program team to develop plans for future growth.
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 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 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree and 3+ years
of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project
management in other industries.
Experience as a project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading projects, workstreams or cross-functional efforts to completion.
Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Experience working with or supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and reporting tools while tracking project cost and schedules.
US Citizenship required
A current/active Secret clearance required to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with electronic warfare platforms, electrical and RF systems, or test equipment.
Experience with MS Project.
Demonstrated experience in program, operations, or project management.
System/software engineering background.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $186,000.00The 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.