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We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager Programs 3 based out of Baltimore, MD. You will be joining the F-22 Program in the Advanced Systems Operating Unit (OU). The selected candidate will be leading the F22 program portfolio that includes hardware, software, and infrastructure sustainment; proposal generation; prime contractor interface and new business capture. The position will require strong interaction with the engineering/logistics team while balancing customer needs and business objectives.
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. 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 for F-22 contracts within the Advanced Systems Operating Unit in the Advanced Mission Capabilities business unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managing a team of Program Managers who are executing contracts in different areas of scope. Leading the team to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
Directly managing contract execution as required.
Supporting and directing all phases of programs from inception through completion.
Conducting internal program reviews with the F-22 team to ensure contract performance requirements are met.
Acting as primary customer contact for program activities.
Leading program reviews with internal and external customers.
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community. Develop capture strategies to win business.
Representing Northrop Grumman F-22 Radar interests at customer meetings and conferences.
Coordinating the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, staffing plans and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including staff, NCTA capital, and facilities.
Managing Government supplied property or information.
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change.
Conducting risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years, or Master's and 5 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries or closely related experience.
Experience leading large, diverse teams with varied scope of work.
Experience managing multiple contracts.
Demonstrated program execution achieving cost, schedule and performance requirements.
Demonstrated experience shaping new business with customers.
Demonstrated experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to track and report cost, schedule and performance metrics.
Proven ability to independently plan, prioritize, and execute work to meet project milestones and deliverables on schedule and within budget.
Demonstrated success translating executive and customer objectives into actionable project outcomes that meet performance and sector goals.
US Citizenship required.
A final DOD Secret Clearance required to be considered, and ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a leadership position on government programs over $40M and IR&D efforts over $1M.
Experience managing sustainment programs and software development.
Active Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance.
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: $178,500.00 - $267,700.00The 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.