Manager Programs Security Clearance

Position: Manager Programs 2 with Security Clearance
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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.

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 Manager, Programs Level 2 to support our growing portfolio of classified development programs within the Advanced Mission Capabilities business unit's Restricted organization unit onsite in Baltimore, MD. The selected candidate for this position will be leading a sub-set of product development efforts, under the direction of a Senior Program Manager. What You'll Get to Do:
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Plan, execute, and drive design-maturity activities on a complex RF sensor product development program, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

* Collaborate with a cross-functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to identify and assess risks and opportunities as they relate to the successful execution of the development contract.

* Status executive leadership, program management, the customer and other program stakeholders.

* Develop and monitor adherence to the risk management process with a focus on risk prevention and opportunity creation, documenting all identified risks, their likelihood, impact, mitigation strategies, and assigned owners.

* Identify critical design deficiencies, lead risk reduction testing, and advance maturity of product design.

* Coordinate with IRAD program team(s) and other internal engineering resources to leverage existing work, avoid duplication, and accelerate maturity.

* Own the change-management process for configuration, schedule, and baseline updates, ensuring traceability to incremental CDR and SDRL artifacts.

* Support the development of proposals associated with changes that impact any of the development contracts.

* Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and industry standards.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years or a Masters degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience supporting program execution, development programs, or government contracting.

* Demonstrated experience supporting risk and opportunity identification, including tracking, mitigation planning, or reporting within a development or program execution environment.

* Experience supporting two or more proposals efforts, including coordination, documentation, development, compliance review or cost/schedule input.

* Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple functional organizations (e.g. supply chain, operations, manufacturing, mission assurance, business management, engineering, etc.)…