Space Manager Programs 2

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to support Remote Ground Relay Systems (RGS). This position will be located in Boulder, CO and will report to the Operational Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Exploitation System Operating Unit (OESOU) director.

Program Manager primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Performing key elements of Program Management, CAM/EV, and Functional Management.

· Interface with external customer and subcontractors on a regular basis and providing direction to program leads as needed.

· Preparing and reporting IPRS and other status at bi-weekly meetings with OU and Division leadership.

· Planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, coordination, identifying/mitigating risk, and supporting all phases of a development program from inception, certification through completion.

· Preparation of cost estimates, business plans, work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts.

· Authority for engineering review boards, risk management board and other program sign-offs and approvals.

· Managing stakeholders and resolve competing needs, to include clients, subcontractors, and internal participants.

· Managing and reporting on project status, customer satisfaction, submission of CDRLs and risks, using earned value, integrated master schedule, integrated master plan, and similar techniques and tools.

· Supporting/managing proposal efforts and contributing to department proposals.

· Managing project staff to ensure successful project performance as the program transitions phases of delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years of related exp; Master’s Degree and 7+ years of related exp; PhD and 4+ years of related exp; or 13 years of related experience in lieu of degree

• Minimum 5 years experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either program manager, project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.

• Current DOD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain an SCI clearance

• Must be able to work independently, function in a fast-paced environment, and be flexible to changing direction

·        Understanding of technical, cost, schedule impacts on a program and be able to present at program reviews, proposal or ECP approvals,

·        Understanding of business development and capture strategies

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific and/or Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) highly desired

• Experience supporting an agile program execution desired

• PM experience with space ground systems desired

• PM experience managing subcontractors desired

• Experience with development, and operations & maintenance (O&M) programs preferred

Salary Range: $151,900.00 - $227,900.00

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.

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.