Technical Project Manager Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

The Technical Project Manager Level 5 will work with the test team, resource managers, and the facility team to plan and execute the hardware tests that run 24/7 for 1 to 3 months two times per year.  The job includes cost account management and continuous improvement work.  This position requires multi-discipline knowledge in areas related to engineering including integration and test, data acquisition, systems design, hardware, and systems engineering. You will work on the following:

• Manage the day-to-day test execution as the Test Director (Chief Test Engineer) for factory acceptance test including ensure the second shift and weekend teams have adequate direction.
• Direct issue resolution for test hardware failures and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain project execution schedules including engineering staffing demands.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) for engineering test activities.
• Collecting and managing engineering metrics related to test execution.
• Support the development of proposals.
• Support and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Technical Scope Management - Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work and system requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 12 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 10 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 7 years relevant experience.
• 8 years’ experience as a technical project lead (e.g. IPT lead, functional lead, or equivalent).
• Experience summarizing and communicating status reports to technical leadership at a level higher than immediate management.
• Understanding of Engineering processes with execution experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Secret clearance.
• Experience on Navy programs.
• Experience with proposals and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks.

Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00

The 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