Manager Programs 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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’s Mission System (NGMS) sector is looking for a Manager Programs 2 to support the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) Advanced EO/IR Systems organization onsite in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The primary responsibility of this position will be the leadership of Research and Development programs to satisfy 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 Program Manager will be responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).

What You’ll Get To Do

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to

• Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple development programs
• Identify program problems and implementing solutions, including resource reallocation or program changes
• Managing customer and capital property or information
• Supporting/managing internal IRAD projects aligned to portfolio and business objectives
• Interfacing with internal and external customers, suppliers, and industry partners
• Cultivating customer relationships to deepen engagement and develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Developing and delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders to communicate status, risks, and decisions
• Identifying/growing new business opportunities through customer relationships, long-term strategic and capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
• Leading integrated, multidisciplinary program teams
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, ownership, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government programs/contracts, customers, and/or project or program management in a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting research and development (R&D) systems, products, or programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing program cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and customer commitments.
• Experience with program financial management, including forecasting, cost performance, risk and opportunity management, and/or program performance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program updates, technical information, status reviews, and/or presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading integrated or cross-functional teams across areas such as Engineering, Security, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, or comparable functions.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must possess a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance.to be considered.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program (SAP) access/clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related field, such as Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, products, or technologies.
• Experience executing programs under multiple U.S. Government contract types, including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), or comparable contract structures.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, compliance reviews, and/or proposal development activities.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed program teams, including coordination across multiple sites, time zones, and/or organizational entities.
• Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting programs requiring SAP and/or SCI access.

Pay and benefits

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

$153,800.00 - $230,800.00

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.