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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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking a Program Planning Manager 2 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) Business Unit within our Business Management organization on-site in Elkton, Maryland.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Manage a team of Program Planning & Scheduling Analysts

+ Perform mid-year and year-end performance reviews

+ Develop direct team knowledge and depth

+ Prepares, develops and coordinates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives.

+ Ensures program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.

+ Provides weekly status and reporting

+ Conducting Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits

+ Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:

+ DCMA 14-Point Assessment

+ Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)

+ Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report IPMDAR

+ DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM)

+ NDIA EIA-748 32 Guidelines

+ Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

+ Critical Path Methodology (CPM)

+ Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

+ Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis

+ Ability to perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis and make recommendations to solve problems

+ Ability to create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership

+ Ability to effectively work with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, and the Program/Project Manager

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a Business and/or STEM (Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 7 years of Planning & Scheduling, Finance, Pricing, Program/Project Management, or Engineering experience; OR Master’s degree with 5 years of the same experience.

+ Experience leading teams to successful outcomes.

+ Experience operating within highly compliant business environments (e.g., Earned Value Management, TINA Compliant Cost Estimating, FAR/DFARS required Contracting, CAS, etc.).

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

+ Proficient with Industry Standard Scheduling Tool(s) (Deltek Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera.

+ Willingness to work on-site full time in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Schedule/Cost Integration Using Deltek Cobra and Open Plan Professional

+ Knowledge of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development; Schedule Risk

+ Experience and knowledge in both EV Cost and Schedule Management

+ Assessment (SRA) approach and execution

+ Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and executive leadership

+ Prior management experience

Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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 posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.