Program Manager 3, ESPASat Product Line

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Dulles, VA
Salary
$193,000–$289,600 / 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 · Program Manager 3, ESPASat Product Line

The Program Manager 3- ESPASat Product Line joins the Space Superiority Division within the Satellite Programs Portfolio. This role involves leading a cross-functional organization to deliver all 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 intimacy, and leading Integrated Program Teams. The individual will oversee budget baselines using Earned Value Management, manage resources, and handle risk and opportunity management practices. Required skills include planning, scheduling, and program integration to manage interdependencies. The role specifically supports the ESPASat product line, focusing on the production of small satellites. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance and experience with U.S. Government contracts, proposal management, and complex project management methodologies.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead all phases of the program life cycle from proposal development through contract closeout.
  • Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet all contractual requirements.
  • Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to achieve performance objectives.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to develop new business opportunities and support value creation.
  • Develop and manage program baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar tools.
  • Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including workforce planning and supplier management.
  • Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management practices including identification and mitigation.
  • Create and finalize the program Statement of Work and track all program requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience, or a Master’s Degree and 8 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, integrated program team, 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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