Mgr Programs 1

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Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 1 to support the Aircraft Survivability (ACS) Business Unit (BU).  Within the ACS BU, this position will report into the Precision Targeting and Protection (PT&P) Operating Unit (OU) working on Airborne laser development & production programs. PT&P is continually working to deliver state of the art laser systems and capabilities across a broad range of DoD customers.   

The primary responsibility 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 strategies and actions.  The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals, and actively engage with site leadership, and customers to ensure program success.

Program Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception/capture (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 and maintaining key program metrics, defines program milestones/critical path/tactical direction and monitor adherence to program budgets and schedules ensuring program meets customer’s needs, schedule and financials as defined within the contract.
• Preparing and presenting at weekly, biweekly, and monthly reviews with internal leadership and/or customer
• Working with Global Supply Chain to support managing subcontractor relationships and assuring subcontract performance
• Leading the development of action plans, leverage resources, anticipate potential obstacles, problem solve, and develop alternative solutions
• Managing the maintenance and support of delivered products/repair products and associated reliability/failure review board (FRB) activities.
• Leading Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) efforts.
• Preparing/supporting Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews
• Proposal preparation and support
• 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
• 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 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
• 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
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance in support of certain program areas

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years, or Master’s and 3 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries. An additional 4 years of experience (a total of 9 years) may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk/Opportunity Management (RSKOM)
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate / manage multiple contracts/projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated self-starter who can take initiative and work independently
• Strong communications, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and decision-making skills, with special focus on achieving active participation of appropriate individuals across the program.
• Experience with Microsoft Tools, e.g., PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
• Experience with collaboration tools, e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Zoom

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2-3 years of program management experience with focus in Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) systems
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Knowledge of DoD contract types (CPFF, FFP, etc.)
• Previous experience working with operations/manufacturing organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge with Airborne laser systems and missions
• The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
• The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
• Ability to understand criteria and support SRR, PDR & CDR events on development programs.

Salary Range: $103,300 USD - $154,900 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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