HEO Cargo Logistics Program Manager 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space Systems Division has an immediate opening for a Program Manager (PM) within our Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) Operating Unit. This position will be responsible for all development of our cargo logistics portfolio located at our Dulles, VA facility. This position reports directly to the HEO Operating Unit Director and will be a full-time onsite position.  The individual will also identify and reach out to potential partners and customers.

As the Program Manager of Cargo Logistic Development, you will be tasked with ensuring successful execution of existing program development, as well as the strategic development supporting pursuit of new business opportunities to grow the business portfolio.  In addition, you will be responsible for the management and leadership of a Program Development Team.

The successful candidate must be proactive and execution-oriented in his/her approach toward portfolio development & program execution.  He/she must have a strong understanding of Engineering Development, Program Execution and Operating Unit Strategy to ensure that development is achieved and is consistent within the long-term goals of the Division.  He/she must be capable of broad, strategic thinking with respect to emerging customer needs, competitive positioning, and requisite capabilities, with the ability to guide the organization toward the strategic and tactical actions necessary to optimize growth for the business. 

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.

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Program Management of fixed price engineering development
• 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
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
• 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 (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
• Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Developing/delivering customer, partner, and executive-level briefings.
• Broad, strategic thinking with respect to emerging customer needs, competitive positioning, requisite capabilities, and the tactical moves necessary to enable the company to capture opportunity in the market.
• Support Technology Road Map Development for the HEO Operating Unit

Basic Qualifications

• Experienced in strategy, business development and captures
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of program/project management or Masters Degree with 8 years of experience.
• Demonstrated program execution expertise.
• Experiencing building and leading a program management team with a vision for success and capable of delegating responsibilities to the appropriate team members.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Detailed Knowledge of NASA’s human spaceflight organization and processes.
• Experience with human spaceflight.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years’ experience in human space operations, mission operations or equivalent
• Previous experience and success with fixed price contracts.
• Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to present strategies to a variety of customer and internal executive audiences.

Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00

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.