Manager Programs 1/Manager Programs 2 - F-22 Program

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Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for a Program Manager 1 or 2 to support the F-22 Program in the Modernization Operating Unit (OU) in Baltimore, MD. The selected candidates will be assisting with various F22 programs that includes software development & delivery, Radar bench upgrades, and Radar sustainment. This position will require strong interaction with the engineering/logistics team while balancing customer needs and business objectives.

What You'll Get to Do:
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.

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 contracts for the Modernization operating unit within the Advanced Mission Capabilities business unit, including but not limited to:

• Directing all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Acting as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) with members drawn from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Coordinating the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Development of and adherence to budget baselines using cost control methodologies.
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources.
• Managing Government supplied property or information.
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change.
• Conducting risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager Programs 1:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years or Master's Degree and 4+ years of experience supporting https://U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
• Demonstrated financial management skills/knowledge including development and control of program budgets, schedules, and the ability to recognize and capture program changes.
• Experience working Radar systems and/or hardware repair programs.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products (https://e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship with an Active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to attain and maintain a Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance prior to starting.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager Programs 2:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years or Master's Degree and 8+ years of experience supporting https://U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
• Demonstrated financial management skills/knowledge including development and control of program budgets, schedules, and the ability to recognize and capture program changes.
• Experience working Radar systems and/or hardware repair programs.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products (https://e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship with an Active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to attain and maintain a Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance prior to starting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Work experience with operations or logistics.
• Demonstrated history of effective and productive customer relationships.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (https://e.g. MS Project).

Salary Range: $117,600 - $176,400
Salary Range 2: $141,100 - $211,700

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. https://U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . https://U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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