Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 2 for the Offensive Cyber Operations team in Cincinnati, OH. You will support the Department Manager with daily planning and execution, leading a cross-functional organization to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements on onsite programs.

The role requires strong program management, risk handling, and customer relationship skills, with a DoD Top Secret clearance and a proven ability to manage complex government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 8+ years of related professional/military experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers and/or project/program management.
• Experience leading project or program execution including schedule, cost, and performance responsibilities.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience managing program plans, schedules, cost baselines, and EVM data.
• U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Top Secret clearance desired.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate customer relationships to develop opportunities.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and proposals.
• Establish an organized program structure to meet requirements.
• Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule and technical objectives.
• Measure and report program performance; deliver to stakeholders.
• Assist in contract negotiations, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules; manage risk.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman's Mission System Sector (NGMS)

is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Offensive Cyber Operations department in the Xetron Operating Unit (OU). The successful candidate will support the Department Manager with the daily planning and execution of tasks and ensure all programs are effectively meeting or exceeding our customer requirements. This is an onsite position in Cincinnati, OH.

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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

What You'll Get To Do

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Measuring and reporting program performance
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
• Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
• Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 8+ years of related professional/military experience, or Masters degree with 6+ years of related professional/military experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers and/or project/program management in a related industry.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading project or program execution, including responsibility for schedule, cost, and/or performance requirements, as a Project Lead, Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead, Program Manager, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or similar leadership role.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and/or cross-functional stakeholders in support of program requirements and deliverables.
• Experience developing, managing, and/or controlling program plans, schedules, cost baselines, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) data.
• Experience identifying, assessing, tracking, and mitigating program risks and opportunities, including development and execution of mitigation or handling plans.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance required to be considered with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience leading and executing cyber-related programs.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and managing technical performance measures and/or technical performance baselines.
• Experience leading program integration activities across multiple functions, teams, or program interdependencies throughout the program lifecycle.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00

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.

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.