US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

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 worlds 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a **Program Manager 3** position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

**Essential Functions:**

+ You will be responsible for all aspects of product, build and program execution on this restricted program including having responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance.
+ Responsibilities may also include contract negotiations, change management, preparing proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions for this contract.
+ You will act as the primary internal contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
+ You will also interface with the program customer on a regular basis. Establish milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
+ You will direct the work of employees assigned to the program in the areas of technical, manufacturing, and administrative.

**As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:**

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

**This requisition is to hire for 3 team remembers for the following shifts: (a) 3/10s 1st shift, (b) 3/10s 2nd shift, and (c) 4/10s 2nd shift.**

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelors Degree with 8 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience OR a Masters Degree with 6 years of aerospace, military, or other relevant industry experience.
+ Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a team environment
+ Must have an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 5 or more years of leadership experience in a team environment - Active Special Program Access (SAP)
+ Program management experience in a defense or production industry - Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management
+ Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems

Salary Range: $166,100.00 - $249,100.00

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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