Manager Programs 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Manager, Program 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Come lead the team where technology innovation and forward-thinking individuals develop the technologies and system solutions to enable the nation's next generation weapon systems to survive in the world’s most hostile environments.  The qualified applicant will be responsible for Advanced Survivability Technologies within the Research and Advanced Design directorate.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, integrate innovative IR, Visual, Acoustic Survivability designs for future and emerging vehicle systems

• Develop and execute Research & Technology roadmaps, supporting internal NG customers and external customer objectives, for both internal and external investment.

• Manage a diverse set of Advanced Survivability CRAD and IRAD development programs.

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of research program, and management of engineering staff      

• Define strategies for technology research, Customer and University/Lab engagement, identifying key areas of technology growth and projection into NG products

• Key interface with external Customers and National Experts in the field

• Develop new business in the Survivability field

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 6 years experience within aspects of IR/Visual/Acoustic Survivability design and integration including requirements development, analysis, design, technology integration with vehicles and subsystems, performance validation

• Experience leading and managing innovative teams of scientists and engineers to deliver complex Survivability solutions in accordance with performance, schedule, and cost commitments

• Experience in working with customers and industry for design and integration of materials technology

• Good oral and communication skills are a must to convey project ideas, approaches, benefits, and status to senior leaders and incorporate feedback into plans

• Active DoD Secret with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable time as determined by business needs

• Ability to travel ~25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Engineering/Physics or Related Degree

• Engineering and Program Management Experience

• Active Top-Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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 positi