RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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’s Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 3 to support the Maritime Systems and Integration Operating Unit (OU) in Charlottesville, VA.  This OU has a decades long history of providing critical systems to support the mission of the US Navy, US Coastguard, and International Allies. The position will lead a segment of USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program, as well as capture and execution of a growing portfolio of maritime integration and ship services programs. The successful candidate will be a member of a team of program and project managers and will report to a line of business director.  The candidate will be responsible for mentoring others and may have direct reports within the program management function.

 

What You'll Get to Do:

The primary responsibility 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.  The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

 

Program Managers are responsible for managing 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:  

Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.Leading a team of program and project managers.Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.Establishing a program organization 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.Measuring and reporting program performance.Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.Develop maintenance concepts for integration, test and repair of fielded products.Overseeing fielded product performance and implementing plans to address failure / negative system performance trends.Creation, 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 8 years or a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.Experience with a program that includes development and production.Demonstrated experience with leading proposals.Experience in risk and opportunity management.Must have experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and demonstrate a firm grasp of program management concepts.US Citizenship. Active Secret Clearance.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience leading FFP (Firm Fixed Price), CPFF (Cost Plus Fixed Fee), and T&M (Time & Material) contract types.Experience with design and development of shipboard systems with a focus on machinery controls and C5I.Experience leading product development.Experience leading primary systems integration scope of work.Experience with integration and test of shipboard systems.Experience with repair/sustainment concepts and contracts.Experience with agile and waterfall program management methodologies and tools.Experience / Understanding of Configuration Baselines, Technical Drawing Packages, Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s).Experience in the management of Government Property / Material, including the management of Contractor Acquired Property (CAP).USCG experience.

Salary Range: $156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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 candidate's 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.