Manager Programs 3 – Deputy Program Manager (23-126)

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Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. 

The Missile Defense Solutions (MDS) Business Unit (BU) Engineering organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the BU while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Program Manager 3 0 Deputy Program Manager on our classified (higher than Secret) Task Order based out of Schriever Space Force Base, CO.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Deputy Program Manager will direct all phases of program from inception through completion on the C2BMC program at Schriever Space Force Base, CO. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the cost, schedule, and technical baselines for the classified scope of the C2BMC program
• Lead the establishment of the new classified task order with emphasis of facilities, staffing, and processes
• Lead the integration of the classified task order organization into the established C2BMC program
• Provide leadership in alignment of contractual scope with Agile/Iterative planning and execution
• Lead the programmatic aspect of technical solution problem solving
• Lead Program Management Reviews
• Lead the exploitation of Opportunities and the mitigation of Risks
• Lead C2BMC classified efforts to achieve Mission Success
• Lead Engineering Change Proposals
• Drive new business opportunities and growth into adjacent markets
• Closely coordinate with other task order program managers, resource managers, solution management and release trains to ensure all classified C2BMC program milestones and objectives are met
• Support Program Assessment Reviews, Audits, monthly business operation rhythms, Integrated Baseline Review, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 11 years of experience, or a MS degree and 9 years of required years of experience.
• Experienced program manager
• Strong leadership skills, P/L leadership skills and business acumen to include a strong understanding of EVM
• Experience managing program schedules and business rhythms
• Strong customer relationship skills
• Experience with Software Development Programs
• Ability to Work across Lines of Business (LOBs) and Business Areas (BAs)
• Experience in presenting to and communicating with high-level internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C2BMC, Missile Defense Agency, Missile Warning, or Space programs
• Experience with large multi-year Spiral Development and Sustainment Contracts
• Experience with Agile Dev Ops and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
• Experience with Large Software Development Programs (>$200M)

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements       

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Northrop Grumman has approximately 85,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 25 countries, we strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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Salary Range: $160,100 USD - $240,100 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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