Program Manager 1 – Multi-Domain Operations

Northrop Grumman; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector in Boulder, CO is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 1 to oversee a ground system program, ensuring cost and schedule compliance while delivering all contractual requirements.

The role is 100% on-site in Boulder, requiring up to 10% travel, and an active Secret clearance; salary range is provided with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years or Master’s with 3+ years supporting U.S. Government contracts or PM experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and integrated program teams (IPTs).
• Ability to travel up to 10% and hold an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports proposals, business plans, budgets and contract terms.
• Develops milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Identifies program problems and allocates resources to resolve them.
• Directs the work of employees across technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Cultivates customer relationships to develop further opportunities.
• Leads IPTs to meet cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Measures program performance and delivers presentations to executives.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cost & schedule management

Customer relationships

Proposal development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

MS Project / Primavera

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 1 to support a Multi-Domain Operations, Advanced Mission and Space Processing, Survivable Mobile Ground System Operating Unit program in Boulder, CO. 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 position is 100% on-site

This role as Program Manager 1 will assist the Program Manager in managing all phases of an existing ground antenna program. The DPM is a key member of the Program Management Office, which is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical execution of the program throughout these phases.

Program Managers are responsible for assisting in the leadership/support of 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:

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

• Supports development of milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules

• Identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications

• Supports direction of the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas

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

• Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

• Assisting the Program Manager in 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 executive management and other program stakeholders

• Providing input to the Program Manager regarding the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

• Working with the Program Manager on creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work

• Overseeing identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

• Working with the Program Manager and Business Management team on establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

• Working with the Program Manager and Business Management team on development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) 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.)

• Ensuring program 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

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years, or Master’s and 3 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

• 2 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• 2 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

• Active Secret Clearance at time of application

• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• 5 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 – $199,600.00

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.

Job Category: Program Management