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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Bossier City, LA.
Primary interface between Northrop Grumman and Global Strike Command and other organizations at Barksdale AFB La. An understanding of US Government acquisition, budgeting and requirements processes is essential. Equally important is a thorough understanding of Global Strike Command's role as Air Force lead to develop and provide combat-ready forces for deterrence and global strike operations in support of national security objectives. Maintains a continual liaison with all appropriate levels with the external and internal customer. The individual will assist the business areas as required with external customer priorities, initiatives and challenges. Arrange meetings/interactions both formal and informal between the appropriate level of customers to support the correct information exchange to win new business and keep our existing business sold. They will serve on capture, color and strategy teams to assist the business areas successfully achieve business objectives and priorities. Travel as necessary to other government/Northrop facilities to maintain customer contact and consistent messaging. Also, travel as necessary to support relevant training and business development activities.
The successful candidate must have a record of achieving successful outcomes by leading diverse technical teams, navigating internal processes, communicating with customers, creating a work environment that engages our employees, managing suppliers, bringing clarity and clear direction to ambiguous situations, excelling in the fundamentals of program management and perceptive use of predictive metrics.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree and 10 years of related experience as defined below OR a Masters degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, and operations
- Prior Project and/or Program Management experience
- Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- The ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
- Experience in low observability tactics and technology, military strategy, and employment of low observable aircraft
Preferred Qualifications
- Special Program Access Clearance
- 20 years’ Air Force experience
- Detailed understanding of Air Force Global Strike Command's mission, responsibilities and processes
- Thorough knowledge of DoD military structure, plans, policies, strategies and budgeting process and programming for Deterrence Systems
- Working knowledge of weapons; current and future requirements
- Prior B-2A Operations and or Maintenance experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $158,000.00 - $237,000.00
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.