Manager Programs 3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on the Mission Systems Communications, Navigation, and Identification. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

The Communications, Navigation, Identification (CNI) IPT Lead will report to the Mission Management Capability Lead and will provide management, direction and leadership and will have the responsibility, accountability and authority for the overall requirements, design, development, integration, test and certification of communications for the airborne platform.

The CNI IPT lead will be responsible for the development and integration of specific CNI solutions including beyond line of sight (BLOS) and line of sight (LOS) communications, platform navigation in both commercial and military airspace, and platform identification across multiple programs.

The CNI IPT lead directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.

Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas

The CNI IPT lead also ensures coordination within the CNI IPT to assure integration of the requirements, interfaces, and related technical performance. Ensure integration across all mission systems IPTs to provide assurance of the delivery of fully integrated mission systems products.

The CNI IPT Lead will be required to coordinate directly with the government and extended government agencies on the team’s behalf. The CNI IPT lead will be expected to collaborate with all appropriate weapon system IPTs, including the Missions Systems Chief Engineer. The CNI IPT Lead should have a working knowledge of platform integration during the development, integration, test and certification phases.

Additional Responsibilities include

• Managing a moderate-sized team executing programmatic functions (cost, schedule, technical performance and growth)
• Management of customer relationships
• Support future efforts in advanced communications integration
• Fostering team member collaboration
• Oversight of major supplier contract execution
• Collaborate with peers to build expertise, depth, and breadth throughout the NGC enterprise.

Additional information

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
• Experience that includes a background in encompassing design, development, integration, and testing of communications, navigation, and identification systems
• Must have at least 5 years of direct management/leadership experience.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the past 6 years) and the ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/Active Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
• 10+ years of experience in military aerospace with direct experience in the design, development, integration, and testing of communications, navigation, and identification systems
• 7+ years of management experience in Functional Management, Engineering Management, or Program Management
• Experience managing large supplier contracts
• Knowledge of networks and communications concepts and experience
• Active Top Secret Clearance (in scope)

Primary Level Salary Range

$166,700.00 - $250,100.00

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.