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　　Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Program Manager 1 (Deputy Program Manager) to support the F-35 Sensor Development Operating Unit (OU) in Baltimore, MD. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to enter into a Program Management role, working cross-functionally on one of the Nation's most critical defense programs supporting the best fighter jet in the world.

　　 What You'll Get to Do:

　　The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will support OU unit PMs as a deputy to lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The secondary objective will be to support growth of the OU through the development of proposals for the current programs.

　　Deputy Program Managers are responsible for assisting OU PMs in all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are supporting 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.Adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools as well as risk/opportunity management.Management of DMS lifecycle, including mitigation plans.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years or Master's Degree and 4+ years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.Demonstrated financial/business acumen including exposure to development and control of program budgets, schedules, and the ability to recognize and capture program changes.Experience working with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).Experience with manufacturing of DOD products.Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).US Citizenship.Active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Programs (SAP) Clearance.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.Demonstrated history of effective and productive customer relationships.Experience working with radar systems and/or hardware and systems engineering teams.Familiarity with project scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project).CAM with EVM experience.Experience leading small or large teams.Direct work experience with Department of Defense Government and Major Prime Contractors (Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, etc.).Risk and opportunity management experience.Proposal Management and/or Business Development experience.Experience with Logistics Systems Engineering.Active DOD Top Secret Clearance.Salary Range: $120,800 - $181,200

　　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.

　　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.

　　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 most positions.