Deputy Program Manager 2

Deputy Program Manager Level 2

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 Defense Systems sector location located in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager Level 2 to support our growing business.

We are looking for a seasoned Program Manager to support the Senior Program Manager with the management of the Profit and Loss responsibility over $732M+ firm-fixed price U.S. Government funded Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Extended Range production portfolio. Ensure delivery of all contractual requirements within budget and schedule, while managing technical requirements and enhancing customer relationships.

The selected experience PM will support and at times lead various aspects of the program, coordinate with IPTs for program execution, provide program status and manage issues. The candidate must have the ability to maintain program cadence, oversee the Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) board process, ensuring compliance with company process. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to prepare executive level briefings, support and develop estimate at complete (EAC) packages by working with designated control account managers (CAM's) to ensure accurate labor forecasts and staffing requirements. Responsible for a majority of program's external and internal daily, weekly, and monthly reporting in the form of program management reviews and escalation meetings.

The Deputy Program Managers supports all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are to support the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

• Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
• Demonstrated ability to support and or lead proposal efforts as necessary, including the refinement of requirements, prepare and or address basis of estimate (BOE) for accuracy, lead the team through each phase of the proposal, support proposal kick-off and other proposal related efforts.
• Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
• Demonstrated ability to measure and report program performance
• Supports and at times may lead the development of executive level presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
• Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Supports and at leads proposal preparation process as needed
• Supports and may at times lead the 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
• Coordinates with Government Property team in support of Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
• Supports the management of IWO and Suppliers to meet program objectives
• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
• Supports and may at times lead the development and adherence to master plans and integrated master schedules
• Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
• This position is 100% on-site remote or teleworking is not available

Desired Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with segment leadership regarding status, awareness, and escalations
• Ability to manage projects to specified milestones and established schedules
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good relationships within the organization, specifically between peers and management
• Ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs
• Ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program
• Ability to define proposal strategy, lead proposal teams, analyze and shape RFPs, produce and deliver winning proposals, effectively track and incorporate Review Team comments and findings, and manage post-proposal submittals (orals, finding responses)
• Ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master's degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or Program management in other industries
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team lead or cost account manager
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Knowledge of pricing and proposals
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship is a requirement)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in a science, engineering, or business
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry or within the Department of Defense or NASA
• PMP certification
• Active Security Clearance

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00 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 Northrop Grumman's website.

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