Program Manager 1 – Advanced Tactical Programs

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 1 to support the Tactical Fighters Development Operating Unit in Baltimore, MD. The Tactical Fighters Development OU is one of the largest OUs in the AMS Division and has a unique range of cutting-edge technology programs spanning development to production, while operating in a challenging and fast-paced environment to bring needed capability to the WarFighter.

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 strategies and actions.  This role will report as a deputy to a Senior Program Manager to support the program organization.  

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:

• Supporting a program organization as a Deputy Program Manager, 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.
• Support of measuring and reporting program or NCTA (Non Contract Technical Activity) performance.
• Support development of presentations to executive management and other stakeholders.
• Support the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Support the establishment of design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years, Master’s Degree and 3+ years, or a PhD and 0+ years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• Experience supporting the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project technical lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.
• Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of management and individual contributors.
• Ability to travel domestically as required.
• U.S. citizenship with an active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) with the ability to work on-site in classified areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• Prior experience supporting sensor system, technology, development or production programs, operations management, knowledge of RF system products, capabilities and enabling technologies.
• Project management experience in engineering, finance, logistics, operations or supply chain/subcontracts management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with three year's experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Government contracts.
• Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and MS Project.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).

Salary Range: $117,600 USD - $176,400 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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