Manager Programs 3 with Security Clearance

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 is seeking an on-site Program Manager 3. This position will be located in Salt Lake City, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems business unit. Learn more about the Sentinel program here. What you will get to do: The primary objective 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 leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
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
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
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 System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools
Participating in bi-weekly internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
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 10+ years experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries would also meet these qualifications OR Master's Degree and 8+ years' applicable experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Experience with Earned Value Management
Experience working in Manufacturing
Experience leading development programs
A current active DoD Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Business Administration
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with Agile Project Management
Active TS clearance
Program Management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
Program execution on a CPFF contract
ICBM Program ExperienceSalary Range: $156,000 - $234,000 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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.