Manager Programs 3 - Minotaur Program

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems division is seeking a Program Manager, supporting our Minotaur Rocket Program. This position will be located in Chandler, Arizona.

Only local candidates will be considered. No relocation provisions are available.

Within Launch & Missile Defense Systems Division, the Launch Vehicles Business Unit is responsible for the technical and program management associated with design, procurement, manufacture, integration, test, operation and servicing of a wide range of aerospace components, subsystems, systems and services. Including, but not limited to: Launch Vehicles, Target Vehicles for missile defense and Support Services for Commercial, Defense and Government / Civil customers.

The Minotaur program supports the United States Space Force by providing a family of launch vehicles that utilize surplus strategic missile motors integrated by our launch team with new avionics/software/GNC and structures. Our Minotaur team performs all mission integration with the customer payload and conducts the launch operation. Minotaur launch vehicles are used to deliver critical national security payloads to orbit and also to conduct suborbital test missions.

The primary objective for the Minotaur Program Manager will be the delivery of contractual mission requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support new business pursuits. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization and supplier base aligned to program goals.

The Minotaur Program Manager’s primary responsibilities are to execute and manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for all aspects related to this scope including, but not limited to:

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supporting daily execution of the Minotaur missions, reporting directly to the Director of Space Launch

  • Responsible for establishing program objectives and tracking progress to successful completion

  • Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements, both internal requirements and external mission requirements

  • Effective cultivation and management of suppliers and teammate deliverables within program commitments

  • Measuring and reporting program performance, then seeking continuous improvement of the program’s operations

  • Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

  • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the USSF and greater DoD community

  • Participation in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

  • Together with the Material Program Manager (MPM), managing suppliers to meet program objectives, participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

  • Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methods

  • Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

  • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

  • Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

  • Be a manager/leader whose decisions positively affect the financial bottom-line and employee well-being

• Oversee timely status reporting and program escalation, reviews and metrics

• Support review of financial information with the finance team to include Quarterly EAC updates, Yearly Revenue/Cash Forecast, and Development of the Yearly Operating Plan

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement with a focus on internal and external customer service excellence

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree plus 8 years of directly related experience; 6 years with Master’s degree.

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Ability obtain a DoD Secret Clearance is required

• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time is required

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.  Ability to interact with and influence executive level management and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree plus 15 years of directly related experience; 13 years with Master’s degree

• Launch vehicle experience with development, integration and test, and launch operations

• Understanding of Northrop Grumman policies and practices and / or in a similar corporate culture

• Experience with USSF and/or other DoD customers

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills across multiple disciplines

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.