Manager Programs 3
Requisition ID: R10187224
Category: Program Management
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Program Manager 3 to support the Advanced Electronics (AE) Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Linthicum, MD. The Advanced Electronics OU is responsible for developing component level microelectronics technology discriminators for future defense systems. Focus areas include emerging technology, disruptive innovation, rapid prototyping, and transitioning of discriminating technology to sector operating divisions. The selected candidate will be responsible for shaping, capture, and execution of research and development programs.
What You'll Get to Do:
The selected candidate will serve in a Program Manager role on one or more contractual research and development (CRAD) programs as well as manage strategic internal research and development (IRAD) projects.
The selected candidate will be responsible for numerous aspects of program execution including cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program, as well as interfacing as the lead with internal and external customers, vendors, and company support organizations. The selected candidate will also be responsible for helping product divisions expand their customer base, identify growth opportunities, and play significant role in bid and proposal activities. Interfacing with the rest of the division to identify technology mature enough to pull into other IRAD and CRAD projects will also be required.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years or a Master’s with 6+, or PhD 3+ years of relevant experience supporting Government proposals, contracts and/or project management.
- Experience executing R&D programs with complex technical requirements and/or microelectronics.
- Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the project or technical lead.
- Detailed knowledge of capture management.
- Demonstrated success leading teams to achieve a common goal.
- Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment.
- Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
- Proven experience recognizing and responding to executive and customer goals to rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives.
- US Citizenship.
- Active Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a SAP and/or SCI after starting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering, science, or technology.
- Strong technical background in the research, development, and operation of military sensor systems.
- 10+ years’ experience including as senior technical lead or engineering manager positions.
- Experience in a leadership position on government programs over $10M and IR&D efforts over $750K.
- Experience with earned value management and capture management.
- 2+ years' experience managing development for radar, EO/IR, SIGINT, cyber or communications systems.
- Experience with geographically diverse program teams.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance.
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.
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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.