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Manager Programs 1 - Chantilly, Virginia

Company/Organization: Northrop Grumman

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/22/2024 1:46:12 PM

Description:

Requisition ID: R10172609

• Category: Program Management
• Location: Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: SCI
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Deputy Program Manager (Manager, Programs Level 1) to support the SIGINT Technology Centers (STC) PMSP IV (Barrett) Program team onsite in Chantilly, VA. The STC is where technology and teamwork come together to meet the unique needs of the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The STC is comprised of multiple mission-focused programs with projects ranging from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) SIGINT payload and data link development to OCONUS/CONUS mission/maintenance support. STC tasks include system design, engineering development, system integration, hands-on build and test, field operations and maintenance, training, and production.

What Youll Get to Do:

The primary objectives of the Program Manager are:

• The delivery of all technical and contractual requirements on schedule and under cost.
• Creating value through customer intimacy and development and execution of growth strategies.
• Leading a cross-functional organization aligned to Division and Business Unit goals.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Establish and lead an organization that effectively addresses customer needs and incorporates internal and external partners.
• Oversite of program budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through disciplined process.
• Conduct thorough risk opportunity oversight including identification and mitigation.
• Cultivate customer relationships to support program execution and to develop further growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute long term strategic plans, capture planning, and development of proposals to drive department awards and sales growth.
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years or a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries (Note: An additional 4 years of applicable work experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree).
• Leadership (Project Management or Engineering) experience on contracts greater than $5M annually.
• Experience in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) market.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Strong personal verbal and written communications skills.
• US Citizenship.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current PMP Certification.
• Experience in the Communications/Aerospace market with particular emphasis on managing SIGINT systems development, production and/or Operations Maintenance contracts.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing and responding to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.
• Proposal Management skills with the ability to oversee and facilitate the proposal process.
• Experience identifing, selecting, and managing subcontract and supply chain elements of program management.

Salary Range: $126,600 - $189,800
The 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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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 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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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