RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Space Systems is searching for a Programs Manager Level 2, to join the Program Engineering Management team within Launch Vehicles business unit in support of the T4 Targets Program located in *Chandler, AZ. *
This program with annual revenue in excess of $20M is a flexible target supporting multiple Missile Defense systems with the Army as the primary customer with missions executed in a campaign style from numerous launch facilities around the world.
Role Description & Responsibilities:

• This position reports to the Targets Chief Engineer and supports the T4 program Manager. The T4 Program Manager is responsible for leading a cross functional team of approximately 20 people consisting of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel in the successful execution of all phases of the T4 life cycle, including design, assembly, Pre-Mission Analysis, Launch Vehicle Missionization, Launch Execution, and Post Mission Analysis.

• Lead the team to achieve 100% mission success.

• Execute project management for T4 launch vehicles, including integrated milestone schedule (IMS) management, earned value management system (EVMS) management and daily issue resolution.

• Provide oversight, technical direction, and guidance across a multi-discipline engineering, manufacturing, and test team.

• Manage, control, and administer the successful performance of technical tasks.

• Help resolve programmatic and technical problems that would affect cost, schedule and system performance.

• Participate in the Configuration Control and Risk Review Boards.

• Manage the resolution of component and supplier issues related to these vehicles

• Represent these vehicles as required in meetings and management boards with internal and external stakeholders

• Brief senior management on project status and technical details
  Basic Qualifications:

• This position requires Bachelor of Science Engineering degree plus 9 years of experience; Masters degree plus 7 years of experience; or PhD plus 4 years of experience.

• *Candidate must have an Active Secret security clearance
• *U.S. Citizen

• Ability to Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year)

• Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years directly related experience in project management

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence with customers and all levels of management

• Experience developing project cost and schedules and managing efforts via EVMS

• Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team

• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management

• Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget

• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience -or- system engineering experience

• Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Program Manager.
  Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) management experience
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  Primary Level Salary Range: $139,101.00 - $208,700.00The 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.