Manager Programs 3 - Sentinel Active Secret Clearance is Required

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Space Systems LMDS is searching for an experienced Manager Programs 3 to support the Sentinel Program within the Launch Vehicles business unit located in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% on-site. No hybrid or teleworking arrangements.

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 Sentinel Manager Programs 3 will serve as a member of the LV Sentinel program office and, under direction of the Program Manager, facilitate program execution activities. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Participate in negotiation of contract and contract changes.

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

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

• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• 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

• Propulsion background, specifically with the development of Solid Rocket Motors

• Management experience of solid rocket motor suppliers

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

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills across multiple disciplines

• Experience with Lean processes including Jira and Tableau

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.