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About Northrop Grumman
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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The Manager Programs 2 joins the Emerging Capabilities Development organization within the Mission Systems Sector to support the Advanced Electronic Warfare Business Area. This role involves leading a technical Science and Technology team focused on Advanced Sensor and multi-function capabilities. The manager oversees Research and Development programs from inception through completion, ensuring projects meet contractual requirements for cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key responsibilities include workforce planning, resource management, and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Project, and the application of Earned Value Management principles. The work involves solving complex problems in RF sensor systems, radar systems, and RF electronics to deliver advanced technology solutions for U.S. Government and DoD programs.
Lead a technical Science and Technology team focused on Advanced Sensor and multi-function capabilities.
Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance of Research and Development programs.
Oversee all phases of the S&T program life cycle from proposal development through completion.
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning.
Measure and report program performance to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and deliver technical presentations to customers and executive management.
Identify new business opportunities through strategic planning and capture planning.
Manage customer and capital property.
What we're looking for
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must possess a current/active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated experience with program or project management supporting U.S. Government/DoD programs, proposals, and/or contracts.
Demonstrated experience serving in both a technical contributor and technical leadership capacity on engineering, research and development, and/or technology development programs.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical teams with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, risk, and/or program deliverables.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office applications for program planning, analysis, reporting, scheduling, and/or executive presentations.
Earned Value Management
EVMS
Ms. Project
Network Systems
Program Management
Cost & Schedule Control
Financial Management
Margin Analysis
Forecast at Completion
ETC/EAC Development
Earned Value Management (EVM)
RF Product Development
FAR
DFARS
Project Management
Proposal Development
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)
Cost & Schedule Control
Product Research
Capture Planning
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Agile
Lean
Six Sigma
PMP
Capture Planning
Proposal Development
Integrated Program Teams (IPT)