Deputy Program Director 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Director, Programs 2 and Business Unit Deputy to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our MDC2 Business Unit. This role will be based onsite in Melbourne, FL.

In this role the candidate will report directly to the Vice President of the MDC2 Business Unit and be capable of standing in as required for the VP on all internal company and external customer reviews.  The program leader is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle and outcomes to achieve financial commitments. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Cultivating customer relationships
• Developing strategies to expand contracts and obtain customer funding
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
• Driving predictable program performance, including regular measurement and management of key performance metrics
• Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Developing Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Long‑Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) inclusive of Capital / NCTA required to achieve the AOP / LRSP
• Development and adherence to program, business, and technical baselines, including use of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
• Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
• Conducting thorough risk, issue, and opportunity management
• Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9+ years) of related experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7+ years) of related experience
• Program Management experience inclusive of capture, development, production, and sustainment programs
• P&L on sales of $100M per year as a PM
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts
• At minimum, a current active DoD Secret level clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and advanced training in program management
• 12-15 years of Program Management experience inclusive of capture, development, production, and sustainment programs
• The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach
• Experience synchronizing work across geographically dispersed sites and external suppliers
• Experience with U.S. Naval Aviation Programs
• Experience with International Program Execution
• Experience with New Programs Capture (Both Domestic and International)
• Proven track record delivering large, complex programs on time, on budget, and to performance specifications
• Current TS/SCI and Special Program Access (PAR)

Primary Level Salary Range: $230,000.00 - $345,000.00

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.