Program Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division, Mission Enabling Products business unit, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications. We are seeking a dynamic Program Manager for our Special Programs Business Area located in East Hartford, CT.

Learn more about AOX at https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Special Programs, the Program Manager will lead AOX’s partnership with customers in commercial ventures, the U.S. Government, and U.S. defense prime and second-tier contractors. Our ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise and collaborative people skills with the proven ability experience to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, fast-paced and strategically important business unit for NG Space Systems.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs

• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance

• Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

• Establishes milestones, identifies program problems, and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules

• Works with other PMs to coordinate staffing across programs based on program priorities set by the Director of Special Programs 

• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas 

• Controls expenditures within limitation of project budget

 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and five years related experience

• 3+ years of Program or Project Management experience or similar (e.g. Lead IPT (Integrated Product Team), or Lead NPT (New Product Team)

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks

• Impeccable ethics in business conduct; ability to lead by example and foster ethical behavior at all times

• Ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers in the business area

• Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks

• Experience with Defense/Government contracts

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and/or PhD in a STEM discipline

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics with a concentration in Optics

• Five years’ experience in program or project/task management

• Experience in optical systems integration

• PMP certification

• Active Top Secret security clearance

Working Environment & Physical Demands:

• Some domestic travel may be required up to 10%

Salary Range: $129,900.00 - $194,900.00

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.

Depending 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.

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.