RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for Manager Programs 1 to support the Controls & Advanced Materials Manufacturing Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. The position will be located in Elkton, MD.

Level 1 program managers will be expected to manage programs and/or segments of a program in the Controls & Advanced Materials Manufacturing (CAMM) market area for the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) Business Unit (BU). Duties include ensuring delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. 

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns.  You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line.  Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Responsibilities:

Supervises/manages staff assigned/matrixed to the program

Provides objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines & general policies

Plans and assesses program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size contract

Oversees projects and task assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and/or exempt employees. Becomes directly involved when required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems

Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget

Accomplishes results through experienced non-exempt and exempt employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments

Functions as an advisor regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems

Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning specific phases of projects or contracts

Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives concerning specifics operations

Recommended Attributes:

Business Acumen:  The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of developing market strategies

Communications:  The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs

Program Growth:  The ability to recognize and respond to customer needs in order to develop additional sales that support organizational objectives.

Risk & Opportunity:  The ability to address portfolio uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities for the Market Area.

Customer intimacy: Consistently makes time to seek and incorporate input from customers and understand their expectations. Demonstrates commitment and energy to meet customer needs. Builds strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers. Guides program team and support functions on how to take action to satisfy customer expectations. 

Technical Proficiency: The capability to comprehend the technical parameters, mitigate scope expansion, and oversee implementation while adhering to budgetary and timeline limitations, contingent upon the intricacies of the technical requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following: High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other related industries, 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 related industries

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

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

Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical background and/or experience in development of propulsion systems

Technical background and/or experience in control system technologies such as actuation systems, mechatronics, software and configurable logic, control algorithms and modeling, and systems integration and testing

Technical background and/or experience in advanced manufacturing in the areas of composites, additive manufacturing, and solid propellant

Experience managing people preferred

Experience with Earned Value Management systems

PMP certification

Active Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $186,000.00

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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.