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　　Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

　　Northrop Grumman's Space Systems sector is looking for a Program Manager 2 to support the Science & Robotic Exploration Operating Unit within the Civil Space Systems Business Unit. This position will support the Sector's NASA and NOAA Customers and is based in Gilbert, AZ. A successful candidate works well in a fast paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible.

　　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 lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

　　Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (studies, trades & 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

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or higher in Systems or Aerospace Engineering or related field10 years of relevant experience - to include relevant experience as an individual contributor, and team leadership experience.

　　5+ years of experience in aircraft and/or spacecraft design, assembly, or test.

　　Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools (Earned Value Management System).

　　Excellent communication skills, presentation experience and the ability to work with a diverse community of engineers and managers to achieve the programmatic and technical goals.

　　History of direct customer interaction at the Program Management level

　　Technical experience in systems engineering, integration of space systems, with a broad understanding of complex and deep space observatories

　　Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint

　　Domestic travel is regularly required up to 30% and periodically international travel.

　　Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

　　Must have the ability to work on-site at Gilbert, AZ Northrop Grumman facility.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Active/Current Secret security clearance.

　　Master's Degree in technical or business management.

　　Prior experience on the NASA/NOAA civil programs

　　Prior/current Northrop Grumman experience.

　　Prior experience supporting Space programs/customers.

　　Self-Starter with excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills

　　Extensive program/product/subsystem management experience with strong technical background.

　　Experience managing an R&D portfolio.

　　PMP Certification

　　Salary Range: $131,200 - $196,800

　　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.