Functional Engineering Project Management (EPM) Frontline Manager

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a senior engineering/PM leader in the United States to oversee engineering activities on a space-oriented program. You will manage pre-proposal work, baseline development, execution, and early customer interactions within a dynamic program environment.

You will guide technical staff, plan assignments and development, and participate in recruiting and training. Adherence to SOWs and cost/schedule targets is essential, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Government TS clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable technical experience, or a Masters Degree plus 6 years of applicable experience, with a minimum of 1 year of engineering leadership experience.
• 2 years of demonstrated success in Project Management roles such as CAM, IPT Lead, Program Manager, or Engineering Program Manager/Lead to include earned value management (EVM).
• Experience with at least one phase of the lifecycle of space system development, build, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of Engineering activities, including pre-proposal analysis, proposal development, baseline development, execution to the plan, problem resolution and customer interactions on a program.
• Lead the technical-staff planning, assignments, career development, compensation planning and performance management for the direct reports.
• Identify EPM, IPT Lead, and CAM skills & experience needed for program engineering execution and participate in the recruiting, hiring and training of new staff.
• Ensure that the EPM staff adhere to their Statements of Work (SOWs), deliver robust engineering products and meet all program engineering requirements, within technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensure that the EPM staff adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Travel is expected between 10%-25%.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Top 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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead coordination of Engineering activities, including pre-proposal analysis, proposal development, baseline development, execution to the plan, problem resolution and customer interactions on a program.
• Lead the technical-staff planning, assignments, career development, compensation planning and performance management for the direct reports.
• Identify EPM, IPT Lead, and CAM skills & experience needed for program engineering execution and participate in the recruiting, hiring and training of new staff.
• Ensure that the EPM staff adhere to their Statements of Work (SOWs), deliver robust engineering products and meet all program engineering requirements, within technical, cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensure that the EPM staff adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Travel is expected between 10%-25%.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires U.S. Government TS clearance at time of application.
• Bachelors Degree and 8 years of applicable technical experience, or a Masters Degree plus 6 years of applicable experience, with a minimum of 1 year of engineering leadership experience.
• 2 years of demonstrated success in Project Management roles such as CAM, IPT Lead, Program Manager, or Engineering Program Manager/Lead to include earned value management (EVM).
• Experience with at least one phase of the lifecycle of space system development, build, and operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance AND existing Space Superiority Division program accesses STEM Degree.
• Experience with the full lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and operations.

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PRIMARY LEVEL SALARY RANGE

$161,100.00 - $241,700.00 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.

APPLICATION PERIOD

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.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

RESTRICTIONS

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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ABOUT US

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.