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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 3 joins the Mission System Sector to support the Advanced Tactical Programs Operating Unit. This role leads a cross-functional organization to execute the Phase 6 Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development Program. The manager is responsible for the profitable execution of programs by overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance while managing Integrated Master Schedules and budget baselines using Earned Value Management principles. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary customer contact, coordinating proposal preparations, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with government policies within Special Access Program environments. The role requires expertise in radar technology, hardware and software development, integration, testing, and qualification activities such as EMI/EMC or thermal testing. Candidates must navigate complex program requirements involving anti-tamper requirements while managing subcontractors and multi-functional teams to deliver high-priority defense systems.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Project
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Proposal Development
Root Cause Corrective Action
Forecasting
Project Management
Sustainment
Earned Value Management
EVMS
Integrated Master Schedules
IMS
Proposal Development
RF Communications
Digital Engineering
Systems Engineering
Cost Account Management
CAM