Manager Programs 2 – Transformational Computing OU

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, Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Transformational Computing (TC) Operating Unit (OU) in Annapolis Junction or Linthicum, MD as a Deputy Program Manager.  The individual will be part of a rapidly growing business area focused on groundbreaking technologies and their application to critical customer missions. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements within cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. 

What You'll Get to Do:

TC OU Deputy Program Managers are responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of large programs.

They lead and/or support:

• Control Account Management.
• Addressing workforce planning needs and be an integral part of identifying program staffing needs.
• Thorough risk & opportunity management to include identification, mitigation and realization.
• Ensuring contract deliverables (CDRLs) are completed.
• Directing the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management.
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
• The preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years' or a Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience experience supporting Government contracts and/or project management in other industries.
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control cost and schedule baselines per established program plans.
• Ability to define, monitor and control program requirements as applicable.
• Ability to identify, analyze, track, and report on risk and opportunities.
• Ability to manage priorities and stakeholders effectively in an environment of constant change.
• Active PMP Certification.
• US Citizenship with an Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with full-scope poly.
• Ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business models (commercial and defense) and financial concepts, tools and processes to drive performance and profitability.
• Ability to support proposals.

This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Annapolis Junction, MD, MD, USA.

Salary Range: $137,000 USD - $205,600 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/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.