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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) sector is looking for Program Manager 1 to support the Xetron Operating Unit (OU). The position will be onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Program managers will be expected to manage full programs and/or segments of a program, and duties include ensuring 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. 

This position is responsible for communicating with internal and external customers, assisting in ensuring Contract Deliverable Documents (CDRLs) and DD250s are complete and compliance with Government regulations and standards, providing guidance and recommendations to performing teams.

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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout).  Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations

Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives

Measuring and reporting program performance

Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools

Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals

Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)

Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.

Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities  

Development and adherence to master plans and schedules

Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

Basic Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree with 5 years, master's degree with 3 years, or 10 years of direct related experience leading program teams and delivering defines program deliverables.

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional program teams responsible for planning execution, and delivery of program outcomes. 

Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and partners to meet defined program objectives. 

Demonstrated proficiency producing written and verbal deliverables, including formal reports, program documentation and stakeholder communications.

Experience supporting multiple concurrent taks orders or programs, with demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet established deadlines.

Proven ability to analyze, coordinate, and resolve complex program issues across organizational boundaries.

Working knowledge of Agile collaboration tolls, including Kanban boards, Jira, SharePoint, and MS Teams, applied to program or project coordination. 

Adavanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis, Word for formal documentation, PowerPoint for executive and customer briefings, MS project for schedule development and tracking. 

United States citizenship required.

Active DoD Top Secret clearance is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certificate or equivalent

EVM and CAM certified.

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,400.00

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.