Deputy Program Manager 2, ESPASat Product Line

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dulles, VA
Salary
$161,100–$241,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Deputy Program Manager 2, ESPASat Product Line

The Deputy Program Manager 2 joins the Space Superiority Division to support the ESPASat Product line within the Satellite Programs Portfolio. This role involves leading a cross-functional organization to deliver contractual requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key responsibilities include managing the full program life cycle from proposal development through contract closeout, cultivating customer relationships, and leading Integrated Program Teams. The individual will oversee budget baselines using Earned Value Management, manage program resources, and handle risk and opportunity management practices. Required skills include project management, capture management, and the ability to navigate complex contract types like CPFF, CPIF, and FFP. The work focuses on the research, development, integration, and testing of small satellites to meet specific government and customer requirements within the space industry.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Manage the full program life cycle from proposal development and startup through execution and contract closeout.
  • Develop and maintain cost and schedule baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar tools.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to identify new business opportunities and support value creation strategies.
  • Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning and supplier management.
  • Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices to identify, mitigate, and realize program impacts.
  • Create and finalize program Statements of Work and track all program requirements.
  • Deliver performance presentations to customers, executive management, and other key stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, or a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management.
  • Must have 4 years of demonstrated success leading teams or organizations to achieve a common goal.
  • Must have 4 years of experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as a project lead or cost account manager.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance at the time of application with the ability to obtain SCI level access.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct, and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines.
  • Must be able to identify, orchestrate, coordinate, and control management activities that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle.
  • Active Top Secret with SCI Clearance (preferred); PMP certification (preferred); experience in the space industry and small satellite production (preferred).

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