Sr Principal CIDO IT Program Manager - Secret

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sr Principal Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Program Manager to lead IT governance, budgeting, and enterprise IT delivery across Colorado sites. Travel between sites is expected; a Secret clearance is required.

Location options include Colorado Springs or Boulder, with strong cross-functional collaboration to meet strategic IT objectives and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in IT or related field with significant IT experience.
• 8+ years IT/PM experience for Bachelor's path.
• Experience leading IT programs in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple IT programs and act as liaison between corporate and sector leadership.
• Lead IT governance, cost management, and budget planning.
• Coordinate with security, facilities, and IT operations to deliver IT services.

Skills

Program management

People leadership

IT governance

Budgeting

Proposal development

Strategic alignment

Education

Master's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years IT experience

Associate's degree with 10 years IT experience

High School Diploma/GED (in lieu of degree)

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman's CIDO Project Management Office (PMO) and the Multi-Domain Operations Division, Missile Defense Integration Business Unit, is seeking a Sr Principal Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Program Manager. This position may be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Boulder, CO. Travel between sites is expected.

The Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Project Management Office for Space Sector plays a critical role in delivering technology and digital solutions across the business. To align work with business priorities and ensure clear accountability, the CIDO Program Manager (PM) function is organized by divisional business unit and solution, enabling teams to focus on the specific needs of each business area while driving consistent, scalable delivery of IT capabilities.

The CIDO PM will report to the Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit CIDO PM and will serve as the primary liaison representing the Space Sector PMO, supporting multiple sites and programs across the Colorado Front Range region aligned to the business. This role provides CIDO leadership to technical teams delivering innovative information technology and security solutions in satisfaction of program requirements.

The CIDO PM works closely with other Functions and Shared Services teams, including Classified Solutions, Facilities, Physical Security, InfoSec/Cyber Security, Infrastructure Services, IT Operations, and Application Services, to securely deploy, maintain, and optimize IT services that enable enterprise classified and unclassified operations. The CIDO PM leads key activities including IT governance (chairing infrastructure design reviews and change boards), cost account management (financial budgeting and performance management), business continuity planning (developing and testing information systems continuity plans), proposal development (IT solutions design and pricing for new IT statements of work), and crisis management planning and incident recovery.

General Duties

Oversees multiple programs and projects in support of a sector program or corporate function by acting as the liaison for enterprise related activities, services, IT, data and program security statement of work. Act as the liaison between corporate and sector or functional program senior management to ensure alignment of digital maturity strategy, proposals, and execution of business requirements. Effectively interact with members of the corporate team, the IT organizations, and sector division and program leadership teams to optimize strategies in support of stated goals and objectives. Provide direction and leadership over enterprise activities in support of customer's strategy development and budget and cost management. Oversee proposal development, staffing plan development, product and service acquisition and delivery, teaming relationships and communication activities, thereby ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery and customer satisfaction. Lead a matrix team. Information services may include the design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: IT systems and strategies, estimating and proposals, requirements development, systems and application integration, program security execution and compliance (including DFAR & Risk Management Framework) and related disciplines.

Other responsibilities will include

• Act as the CIDO ambassador to business leadership, functional organizations, and site employees, advocating for business unit requirements and concerns to the Space Sector and CIDO PMO.

• Coordinate with site business leadership, homeroom managers, and end user groups to identify, plan, implement, and sustain CIDO solutions that meet site, division, and sector strategic and tactical objectives.

• Monitor customer satisfaction with CIDO service delivery, engaging resources and escalating service actions and priorities as needed to meet and exceed service level objectives.

• Support proposal efforts by ensuring required systems, tools, and environments are available and accessible, completing Basis of Estimates (BOE) for CIDO and Classified Solutions as part of larger proposal efforts, and submitting proposals to the Pricing Team for review and compliance checks.

• Identify systemic technical and service delivery challenges affecting the sites, coordinate solutions with CIDO functional representatives, and collaborate to identify and implement those solutions.

• Develop, present, and obtain approvals for budgets, project plans, and business unit initiatives involving CIDO.

• Support end users at remote Colorado Springs locations with IT issues and CIDO-related service needs.

• Support CIDO strategic and operational objectives through service delivery, technical requirements gathering, build‑versus‑buy analysis, infrastructure solution design, and project execution.

• Maximize alignment of the CIDO operating model, strategies, and investments, and serve as a primary communicator of CIDO events and enterprise initiatives to sites and programs.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of people management/leadership, or program management, experience

• Must have familiarity with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or have experience as a liaison interfacing with large enterprise organizations

• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, and 8 years of Information Technology experience with 4 of those years as IT Program or Project Manager in a classified environment

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman space business, space government customers, and space program disciplines is highly desirable

• Experience in developing, deploying, and supporting systems that automate business, quality and program management processes (e.g., ERP, quality management systems)

• Experience with all aspects of IT project management, including cost, risks, and schedule management

• Demonstrated experience in forecasting and executing the management of a large tools portfolio to meet compliance, agility, and affordability business goals

• Broad background in IT Infrastructure, business applications, and operations

• Self-starter who works quickly and effectively, can get up to speed with program processes quickly and enjoys a fast paced, dynamic environment

• Entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to challenge the status quo while providing innovative solutions to complex IT requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $213,400.00

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: Information Technology