Program Manager 3 - Antares/Eclipse

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman Space System’s Sector is looking for an experienced Program Manager 3 to support our Launch Systems (NGLS)  business unit in Chandler, AZ from the Firefly Aerospace facilities located in Briggs and Cedar Park, TX. This position will be located in Briggs, TX.

The Antares/Eclipse Program Oversight Manager will be responsible to ensure our partner, Firefly Aerospace meets all technical, schedule, and contractual requirements for the program in close collaboration with the Antares/Eclipse Program Director and NGLS Antares/Eclipse Program Manager. They will manage the Firefly and NG relationship regarding program execution, quality, engineering, and reporting. The successful candidate will draw upon the Northrop Grumman cross-functional organization to accomplish these duties through site visits and data review. As a key interface to Firefly, the Program Oversight Manager will develop strong customer and contract intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions on the program.

Learn more about the Antares 330 and Firefly at https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/space/eclipse/northrop-grumman-brings-launch-heritage-to-eclipse-launch-vehicle 
Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversight of cost, schedule, quality and technical performance of Firefly’s support of the development of the A330 and Eclipse vehicles.

• Ensuring reporting of program performance in Internal Program Reviews and Quarterly EAC reviews

• Leading and directing a cross-functional support team evaluating program cost, schedule, quality and technical performance objectives

• Overseeing baseline change implementation for new Scope of Work

• Identifying and status program technical and financial Risk and Opportunities

• Ensuring Firefly execution per agreements and contracts

• Developing both NG and Firefly relationships and intimacy to support program insight and oversight

• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

• Participating in the negotiation of development agreements, contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years’ experience supporting Aerospace or Government Contracts; OR a Master’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience 

• 10 years program management experience with liquid propulsion launch vehicles and/or missile programs  

• Prior leadership experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 25%, primarily to Chandler, AZ

• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Program management experience in a subcontractor role

• Program management experience with large aerospace contracts    

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,500.00 - $263,300.00

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.