Requisition ID: R10173265
Category: Program Management
Location: McLean, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is seeking an Army National Guard (ARNG) Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP) Program Manager 3 to join our growing team of diverse professionals our sector headquarters in McLean, Virginia .This position is contingent upon contract award, budget, and customer approval.Responsibilities:
Serves as principal point of contact for all technical requirements and contract deliverables related to the ARNG Mission Command Training Support Program (MCTSP)
Responsibly wields corporate decision-making authority to effectively and rapidly respond to MCTSP requirements
Oversees contract oversight, supervision, and management of all program employees
Maintains availability 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during normal operating hours, and will be available to meet with the Government Program Manager, and/or the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (KO/COR) in person or by phone within 45 minutes of notification during normal operating hours
Leads all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout)
Manages cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems
Cultivates customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Develops new business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Establishes a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leads and directs cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
Measures and reports program performance
Delivers presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
Participates in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Establishes design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Creates, reviews, and finalizes the program Statement of Work
Identifies, distributes, tracks, and completes program requirements
Establishes and manages the program and subordinate baselines
Develops and adheres to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifies, allocates, and manages program resources, including workforce planning
Manages Government/customer-supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Manages suppliers to meet program objectives
Adheres to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensures the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Develops and adheres to master plans and schedules
Conducts thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
Minimum of 2 years of corporate experience in managing projects or programs of similar size, scope, and complexity
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing an office that executes numerous contracts covering multiple functional areas.
Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
Must be able to travel as needed (up to 50% of the time)
Must be able to work on-site in either McLean, Virginia
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, or related discipline
Knowledge of Army Training management
Battalion or higher Command or Operations assignment, or equivalent FA57 assignment
Graduate of Command and General Staff College (CGSC) with Intermediate Level Education / Military Education Level 4 (ILE / MEL 4), Senior Service College, or equivalent military or DoD Civilian schooling
Experience in operations and/or training requirements at division or higher level, or equivalent Civilian or Corporate level of responsibility
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Army Mission Training Complexes (MTCs) or Army simulations
Salary Range: $180,600 - $271,000The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.