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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.

Are you ready to put your program management experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems wants you to join our team as a Program Manager 3 for our Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) P-3 program, which is a part of our Logistics and Fabrication Solutions (LFS) Operating Unit (OU).

This position is located in Jacksonville, Florida.

The program is responsible for the maintenance and support for the P-3 fleet and mission execution with a diverse group of team members in several geographical locations.

This position will require 50% or more travel. Monthly duties will primarily be split with 2 weeks in Northern Virginia/DC metro area, and the remaining of the time between Lake Charles, LA, and Jacksonville, FL.

You will be responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). 

Primary responsibilities are 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

• Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans

• 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

• Delivering 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

• 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 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

• 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 & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization

• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

NGSkills

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 14 Year’s experience in an aviation manufacturing/ Flight line operations/product support/repair environment. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline related to aviation industry in a Production and/or Maintenance and Repair Operation and a minimum of 10 Year’s experience in an aviation manufacturing/Flight line operations/product support/repair environment may also be considered.

• A minimum of 7 Years of Experience as a PM or DPM similar role.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience presenting complex technical programs and concepts to senior management and customers.

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.

• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.

• Experience with data analytics tools & methodologies focused on attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated briefing senior level management.

• Demonstrated ability working with financial metrics and frameworks.

• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function.

• Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel 50%+).

• Ability to obtain/maintain the required Dept of Homeland Security Background Investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing or product support/repair environment PMP or similar certification.

• Strong understanding of Northrop Grumman culture and demonstrated success effectively working within company’s organization, processes, and procedures.

• Experience working in Department of Homeland environments.

• A current Dept of Homeland Security Background Investigation.

• A Master’s degree in a technical discipline.

• Experience working with P-3 aircraft.

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.