Manager Programs - R10214550

Manager Programs 2 - R

Location:

Linthicum, MD

Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available

Clearance Type: SAP

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Program Manager 2 to support the Advanced RF Sensors (ARFS) Operating Unit onsite in Linthicum, MD. The department has responsibility for growing the sector portfolio of technology and programs in emerging systems focused on advanced radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies. Focus areas include emerging technology, disruptive innovation, rapid prototyping, and transitioning of discriminating technology to sector operating divisions.

The selected candidate will serve in a Program Manager role on one or more contractual research and development (CRAD) programs and manage strategic internal R&D (IRAD) projects. Responsibilities include cost, schedule, and technical performance oversight of the program, and acting as the lead interface with internal and external customers, vendors, and company support organizations. The candidate will help product divisions expand their customer base, identify growth opportunities, and play a significant role in bid and proposal activities.

Interfacing with the rest of the division to identify technology mature enough to pull into other IRAD and CRAD projects will also be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years or a Master’s with 6 years of experience supporting Government proposals, contracts and/or project management.
• Experience executing completion-type programs with complex technical requirements.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the project or technical lead.
• Knowledge of earned value management and capture management.
• Demonstrated success leading teams to achieve a common goal.
• US Citizenship.
• Active Secret Security Clearance with an active SAP clearance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in STEM.
• Strong technical background in the research, development, and operation of military sensor systems.
• 5+ years’ experience including as senior technical lead or engineering manager positions.
• Experience in a leadership position on government programs over $5M and IR&D efforts over $500K.
• Experience with earned value management and capture management.
• 2+ years’ experience managing development for radar, EO/IR, SIGINT, cyber or communications systems.
• Experience with geographically diverse program teams.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. This range serves as a general guideline;
Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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