Sentinel (GBSD) – Program Controls Manager 3 – 7482

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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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Program Controls Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Learn more about the Sentinel program here.  Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

The Program Controls Manager will have experience managing project controls teams in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) environment in support of design-build, design-bid-build; and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for Department of Defense or other Federal customers. The Project Controls Manager 3 position is responsible for the leadership of teams managing project and program schedules and cost through the life of the project/program. 

Experience would include:

• Managing project controls within the framework of complex and mission critical programs through all stages of construction project delivery.
• Success in inspiring trust within team members and motivated teams to meet or exceed established objectives.
• Developing effective teams from requisition, staffing and training through scope execution.
• Daily tasks include but not limited to:
• Lead a team of Project Controls professionals in project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, performance measurement, and reporting in an EVMS environment.
• Develop WBS and project cost coding structures.
• Utilize project management systems and tools to update and manage project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain cost loaded or resource loaded schedules using critical path methodology.
• Conduct project performance analysis using industry standard earned value management processes and techniques.
• Support project controls reporting requirements for weekly and monthly status reporting.
• Maintain project budgets and forecast spending plans.
• Prepare labor and subcontractor commitment analysis reports.
• Prepare program and project cash flow analysis.
• Develop and maintain project accrual reports.
• Provide support for proposals and project change requests to include schedule development, estimate development, pricing proposals, and client negotiations.
• Lead administrative and document control support across multiple construction projects in execution.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

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

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Business Management, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or other related field with 8 years of project controls/cost-schedule experience on Federal and Commercial construction projects.
• 5 years of experience with Earned Value Management System
• 5 years of experience Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance adjudicated within the last 6 years.
• Master’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management
• Formal professional certification (PMI, AACE, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite of applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in meeting detailed deliverables with a high level of accuracy
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if required
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record
• Must be willing to travel as required to support our major programs

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Salary Range: $147,700 USD - $221,500 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.