RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager, Programs 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Autonomous Systems Program Office, supporting the Triton Sustainment organization.**

This leadership role will be based at our **Rancho Bernardo, CA** office. The position will also require travel as required by the program.

The manager will lead several spares, repairs and reoccurring engineering (RE) contracts in the Triton Sustainment portfolio. This leadership role will have the responsibility of managing the cost, schedule and performance of a segment of overall portfolio efforts. This position may also be responsible for proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts to support program needs.

In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:

+ Management of program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers

+ Ensuring all contractual technical requirements are met

+ Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract

+ Responsible for ensuring program and procedural requirements are met in a timely and profitable manner, and within client satisfaction goals and objectives

+ Build a collective understanding of program risks, issues, and opportunities and shapes collaborative solutions to maximize the performance of the organization

+ Provide leadership, management, guidance and oversight for matrixed personnel

+ Participate in negotiating contracts and contract changes

+ Prepare and deliver presentations at program reviews with both internal and external customers

+ Maintain excellent communication skills while flowing information both up and out to leadership and down and into the program

+ Develop metrics for monitoring the health of project progress and for intervention and problem solving with Senior IPT Leadership, Sub IPT Leads and Functional Homerooms

+ Lead teams in execution of the program by providing clear assignments and direction, maintaining close communication, and getting the team the support needed to succeed

+ Resolves issues in accordance with business objectives, strategies, legal requirements, regulations, contract terms, and company policies

+ Provide strategic vision for future program direction and growth

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a diverse team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow and become even better at what we do.

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**

+ Bachelors 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

+ At least 3 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and at or under cost and/or leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT)

+ Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in continuous evaluation)

+ Contractual experience with US Navy, NAVSUP and DLA customers

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance level

+ Willing and able to travel internationally

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Current contract and program management experience ($10M+/year)

+ At least 2 years of experience leading and managing Spares and Repairs contracts

+ Prior experience supporting sustainment and Product Support efforts aligned with program management

+ Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

+ Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service and engagement

+ Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry

+ Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships

+ The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance

+ The 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

+ The 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

+ Valid Passport

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.