Program Manager 3 - Deputy Ground Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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’s Space Systems Sector is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support leadership of the team responsible for the Cloud-based Ground Element of an On-Orbit constellation of radar satellites.  This position will be located in Morrisville, NC and is 100% on-site.

Overview

The Deputy Program Manager will lead a geographically diverse team located in Aurora CO, Morrisville NC, Fairfax VA, and Linthicum MD. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for the development, operations, and enhancement of a Ground segment supporting multiple space missions. This Ground segment is product line based, with a common, cloud-based software command, control, and a processing infrastructure, enhanced as required to support mission unique needs. They will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical execution of the team to sustain software development and integration into on-orbit operations.

Role and Responsibilities:

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:

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.

• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.

• Maintaining 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 customers, 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.

• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.

• 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.).

• 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.

• Adherence to master plans and schedules.

• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers in project or program management; OR a master’s degree and 8 years’ experience

• Experience supporting and/or managing Space programs related to developing software, ground systems, and/or space payload systems

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

• Experience in risk and opportunity management

• Experience managing subcontract and supply chain elements of the program in a manner that supports program goals and company strategy

• Experience managing the maintenance, operations, and support of production systems

• Experience managing communications with stakeholders and customers.

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required at the time of application

• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and written communication skills, as well as project management planning and presentation skills

• Experience managing a team within a product line, wherein a matrixed team supports multiple ultimate customers

• Experience leading cross-functional teams

• Knowledge of Radar Systems

• Ground Mission Operations Experience

• Experience with Spacecraft Operations

• Experience with different contract types (Cost Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials)

• Experience managing cost proposals

• Familiarity with Agile software development and the software development lifecycle

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00

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.

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.