Program Manager 3 - Deputy Program Manager

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Deputy Program Manager 3 to lead all program phases from inception through closeout, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining strong customer relationships.

The role requires broad program management experience in space programs, IPT leadership, and EV M practices, with the ability to travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS and manage a cross-functional team across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years or Master’s with 6+ years supporting U.S. Government or commercial contracts.
• 5 years managing Space programs (spacecraft, satellites, ground systems, or payloads).
• Experience leading programs from capture to delivery.
• 5 years leading teams/organizations to achieve common goals.
• 5 years of schedule/cost performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.
• Develop new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposals.
• Establish program organization and baselines, manage resources and budgets.
• Engage customers and manage supplier performance to meet contract requirements.
• Conduct risk and opportunity management and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

IPT leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Sector is looking for a Deputy Program Manager 3 to support the Multi-Domain Operations Division. A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible.

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.

Responsibilities

Deputy 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

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years, or Master’s and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government and/or commercial contracts and customers.
• 5 years of experience supporting and/or managing Space programs related to developing spacecraft, satellites, ground systems and/or space payload systems.
• Must have experience managing programs from capture, through concept design, prototyping, manufacturing, integration, and delivery.
• 5 years demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal (experience in professional, academic, and other relevant settings is acceptable).
• 5 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead or CAM.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools (Earned Value Management System).
• Ability to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years, or Master’s and 10 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts for space programs
• 8 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
• 8 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Active/current in scope Top-Secret clearance with SCI at time of application
• Experience managing programs with restricted/classified customers and understanding of restricted infrastructure and networks. (ie networks, sites, space, clearances, etc.)

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00

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.