RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for a Manager Program 1 to support the Speargun Production Program in the Active RF OU in Linthicum, MD. This program has responsibility for the manufacturing and test of high-volume space payloads.

The ideal candidate will possess strong execution skills and collaborative people skills with the proven ability to work within a technically dynamic, high-growth, and fast-paced operating unit.

The selected candidate will lead and manage the build and integration of Factory Test Equipment integration efforts with XDREX, Panel, ESA, Payload and Processor. This position will report to the AI&T PM for the program and be responsible for:

Understanding test flow for hardware built at Space Autoline & Test (SALT)

Ensure all test equipment including thermal chambers has floor space allocated through facilities

Works with calibration services to group to schedule hardware for calibration with limited interruption to production

Attends engineering IPT meetings to understand technical challenges that may become an area of risk for the test set build

Set expectations for technical staff to support hardware and software integration efforts.

Works with Mission Assurance lead, Test Engineering Lead, and AI&T Lead to complete gating events leading up to Test Equipment certifications

Works with manufacturing leadership to coordinate release and assembly of test equipment

Works with Test Engineering Group to develop test equipment and build plan to align with program production schedule

Manages tasks within cost and schedule constraints

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years or a master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; a PhD +0 years of experience supporting Government proposals, contracts, and/or project management.

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements.

Performs complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment.

Plan schedules and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives.

The ability to recognize and respond to executive and customer goals to rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a lead or manager positions.

Experience with the factory execution of a production program.

Experience in a leadership position on government programs over $10M.

Experience with earned value management and capture management.

Experience with geographically diverse program teams.

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 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.