Manager Programs 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Manager Programs 1. This position will be located on-site in Apopka, Florida and will support the Laser Systems Operating Unit (OU) within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) division. This position is 100% on-site.\n\nProgram 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: \n\n * Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives\n\n * Measuring and reporting program performance\n\n * Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders\n\n * Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions\n\n * Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work\n\n * Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements\n\n * Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines\n\n * Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost \u0026 schedule control methodologies and tools\n\n * Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning\n\n * Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)\n\n * Managing suppliers to meet program objectives\n\n * Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards\n\n * Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities\n\n * Development and adherence to master plans and schedules\n\n * Conducting thorough risk \u0026 opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization\n\n * Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community\n\n * Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans\n\n * Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree and 5 years of related experience OR a Master\u2019s degree and 3 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries\n\n * Demonstrated experience leading or managing project tasks that meet defined cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements serving in one or more roles as a Project Lead, Integrated Program Team (IPT) member, or Cost Account Manager (CAM).\n\n * Demonstrated experience managing project execution to approve schedules and budgets including the tracking of milestones and deliverables, managing cost and schedule variances, and implementing corrective actions to address performance gaps. \n\n * Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal\n\n * Ability to obtain Secret Clearance\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Experience in laser system development programs and their transitioning to production\n\n * Experience in management roles on high visibility programs\n\n * Demonstrated ability to present complex program metrics and issues to senior executive staff\n\n * Demonstrated ability to develop metrics that support a program plan\n\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00\n\nThe above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.\n\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n