Manager Programs 1

Manager Programs 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 is looking for Manager Programs 1 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. The position will be located in Elkton, Maryland. Level 1 program managers will be expected to manage programs and / or segments of a program in the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) Business Unit (BU). Duties include ensuring delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkomoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

Responsibilities :

• Supervises / manages staff assigned / matrixed to the program
• Provides task and objective-oriented direction utilizing management guidelines & general policies
• Plans and assesses program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a small to mid-size delivery contract
• Oversees projects and task assigned to the organizational group performed by non-exempt and / or exempt employees. Becomes directly involved when required to assist in meeting schedules or to resolve technical or operational problems
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Accomplishes results through experienced non-exempt and exempt employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments
• Functions as an advisor regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Becomes actively involved in daily operations when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems
• Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning specific phases of projects or contracts
• Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal external representatives concerning specific operations

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This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor. Primary Level Salary Range : $124,000.00 - $186,000.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.