Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) – Manager Programs 2

Employer description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The  SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. 

Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman –  SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

Goals – Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.  Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. 

SkillBridge Eligibility: 

Has served at least 180 days on active dutyIs within 12 months of separation or retirementWill receive an honorable dischargeHas taken any service TAPS/TGPSHas attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 monthsReceived Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.#MPRBefore ApplyingIMPORTANT – Please SkillBridge Prescreen by Joining the Military / Veteran Talent Network

Job Description:

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Programs 2 within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivability (MSTS) Division’s Amherst Systems Operating Unit in Buffalo, NY. The Amherst Systems OU develops and delivers realistic threat simulation systems for testing and training of electronic warfare systems around the world.

What You Will Get To Do:

 As a Program Manager, you will report to an Amherst Systems customer portfolio lead and be responsible for cost, schedule, technical and contractual performance across one or more complex engineering development, production, lab infrastructure, logistics, and sustainment activities. The role requires integration across evolving hardware and software baselines, multiple contract vehicles, and interdependent development and production programs. The Program Manager will establish executable plans, identify and manage cross-program dependencies, control risk, and ensure engineering change, lab readiness, and logistics services to support customer and business commitments.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

The essential responsibilities and expectations may include but are not limited to the following:

Own end-to-end execution of complex programsManage cross-program dependenciesBuild strong customer relationships based on transparency, disciplined execution and clear communication of risks, dependencies and tradeoffsServe as a senior leader in requirements definition, proposal development, contract negotiations and change managementEstablish disciplined programmatic control of engineering change, including assessment of technical, cost, schedule, contractual and downstream production impacts before commitments are madeMaintain direct awareness of execution across programs and proactively remove barriers, resolve cross-program conflicts and drive closure of critical issuesForecast and achieve financial performance objectives across the portfolio while maintaining appropriate contractual scope disciplinePrepare and present briefings to senior internal and external stakeholdersOwns and drives execution outcomes, maintain direct awareness of program health across all functions, and proactively remove barriers before they impact customer and business commitmentsPromotes a program culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, open communication, cross-functional alignment, accountability, and continuous improvementUnderstands organizational and contractual boundaries and appropriately challenges requirements or commitments that create unacceptable program, technical or business riskMakes timely risk-informed decisions using facts and sound judgement in situations where information is incompleteBuilds customer confidence through transparency and consistent executionApproaches difficult issues directly and professionally
Basic Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of program management leadership experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of program management leadership experience OR a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degreeExperience leading complex development, engineering services, production, logistics, sustainment, or other technically complex programs with direct ownership of cost, schedule, and technical requirementsExperience operating within a cross-functional execution environmentExperience managing program(s) using financial management and reporting tools (Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity Management)Experience managing customer facing executionActive Secret level government clearance
 Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience managing transition of complex systems through development, production, fielding and sustainmentExperience managing fixed price and cost type contracts and applying programmatic and contractual discipline in environments with evolving requirementsExperience integrating hardware and software development activities across multiple contracts or organizational boundariesExperience planning and executing lab, integration, test, or other technical infrastructureProgram leadership experience with an Integrated Product Team (IPT) focused execution frameworkExperience with logistics, sustainment, and lifecycle supportLeadership of large-scale proposal development and contract change effortsExperience leading complex programs with multifaceted scope inclusive of production, fielding, and sustainment

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00

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.