Head of Programme Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Roles and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple development projects.Establish and manage budget baselines, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools when required.Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management: identify, mitigate, track, and realize opportunities and mitigations.Act as primary customer contact for program activities; plan and lead program review sessions with customers and senior leadership to address cost, schedule, and technical performance.Direct and align subcontractors and suppliers to common program objectives and performance expectations.Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning and assignment of responsibilities.Support capture management and pursuit of new business: lead capture planning, long-term strategic planning, and development of proposals and business plans.Lead proposal preparation and support contract negotiations and contract change activities.Cultivate customer relationships to deepen engagement and develop further opportunities within the customer community.Deliver presentations to customers, executives, management, and other program stakeholders to communicate status, risks, and decisions.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.Two years of experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.Government Top Secret clearance.Current Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification.Current Special Access Program (SAP) access.Experience supporting BOE writing and estimating as well as contract negotiations.Prior experience with leading Engineering Teams, specifically related to systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test engineering, cyber engineering.Program management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule.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. 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. 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.