Manager Programs Security Clearance

Position: Manager Programs 2 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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's Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manager, Programs Level 2 to support the Navigator & Lifecycle Operating Unit. This position will be located on-site at our Woodland Hills, CA location. What you'll get to do:
The Obsolescence Program Manager will be responsible for all Civil Aviation programs including O&R, customer satisfaction, field support, software updates, and product obsolescence. Additional responsibilities will include:
* Responsible for non-recurring military engineering programs.

* Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.

* Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.

* Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

* Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contracts.

* Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

* Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product development, integration and test.

* Develop new business or expand the product line with the customer.

* Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

* Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

* Responsible for managing obsolescence to enable longevity in the product lifecycle across the NACS BU.

* Develop obsolescence assessment reports and work with program managers across the BU to Address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) / obsolescence activities across the entire product lifecycle, from proposal through sustainment activities; lead working group meetings to track status and action items; measure and track internal metrics to ensure processes are being followed.

* Act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do.

* Enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.

* Treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development.

* Build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

* Develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.

* Deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a STEM disciple with 8 years, or a Master's degree in a STEM disciple with 6 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, customers, and/or program or project management. Will consider 4 additional years' additional relevant experience in lieu of degree requirement.

* Minimum of 3+ years' experience serving as Project Lead, Task Lead, Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead, or Cost Account Manager (CAM), responsible for delivering program scope on schedule, within cost baseline, and meeting defined technical or contractual requirements.

* Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, or test), including geographically dispersed team members, to support program execution and delivery of program milestones.

* Experience developing or maintaining program execution plans and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support delivery of contractual milestones and program deliverables.

* Experience supporting cost and schedule performance management using program management tools such as Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS), including Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities or similar financial tracking activities.

* Demonstrated experience supporting program schedule…