Program Manager 1
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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Program Manager 1 to support the Advanced RF Sensors (ARFS) Operating Unit onsite in Linthicum, MD. The department has responsibility for growing the sector portfolio of technology and programs in emerging systems focused on advanced radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies. Focus areas include emerging technology, disruptive innovation, rapid prototyping, and transitioning of discriminating technology to sector operating divisions.
What You'll Get to Do :
- Serve in a deputy Program Manager role on one or more contractual research and development (CRAD) programs and / or strategic internal R&D (IRAD) projects.
- Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program(s), as well as interfacing with internal and external customers, vendors, and company support organizations.
- Support delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements.
- Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
- Prepare charts and briefings on status / progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
- Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.
- Work closely with Business Management, GSC, Security, Ops, Mission Assurance, Business Development, IT, and E&S to drive program success.
Basic Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience supporting Government contracts and Customers and / or project management in other industries.Experience in project management, leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the project or technical lead.Demonstrated experience leading projects, workstreams, or cross-functional efforts to completion.Experience with earned value management and capture management.Experience supporting DOD / DOW programs.US Citizenship.Current / Active Secret Security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a SAP after starting.Preferred Qualifications :
8+ years experience including as project manager and / or technical leadership positions.Strong technical background in the research, development and operation of military sensor systems.Experience with MS Project.Experience with geographically diverse program teams.Active SAP clearance.