**Requisition ID: R10174615**

+ **Category:** Program Management

+ **Location:** Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** Days (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 25% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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' (NGMS)** Naval & Oceanic Systems is seeking a **Program Manager 2** to serve as the **Deputy Program Manager** for the Low Speed Coupler (LSC) program in **Annapolis, MD** .

The ideal candidate will have shipyard experience in submarine design and production, experience in managing programs controlled by Department of Defense (DoD) contractual requirements, SOW, specifications, and processes, and experience with shipyard submarine mechanical component design and production (preferred), will work independently, and will direct the work of others to meet program objectives.

**What You'll Get to Do:**

+ Performs key elements of Program Management, Functional Management and interfaces with prime shipyard customer and the U.S Navy, the end-user.

+ Supports and assists the LSC program manager in planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling all phases of the program through close-out.

+ Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned program areas.

+ Prepares proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract; participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

+ Baselines programs to meet execution and business goals.

+ Manages program risks and opportunities.

+ Escalates issues requiring management attention promptly.

+ Lead and work in a matrixed functional organization.

+ Establishes a business and program execution communications cadence with the team.

+ Works closely with the Business Development team to grow the business within her/his portfolio.

+ Actively adheres to master plans and schedules, identifies program issues and develops and executes solutions, such as re-allocation of resources, rescheduling work, improving processes, or changing contractual specifications.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 8 years' or a Master's Degree in a technical field with 6 years of relevant program management experience, including experience with shipyard new construction.

+ CAM certified.

+ Experience managing program risk and opportunity.

+ EVMS expertise.

+ Familiarity with MS Office Project tools.

+ US Citizenship.

+ Active DoD Secret Clearance.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field plus 10-15 years relevant experience, including experience with shipyard submarine design and construction.

+ Demonstrated success managing medium ($10M) to large scale ($50M+) programs.

+ Experience with production and delivery of major submarine propulsion components.

+ Current Secret clearance or above.

+ PMP certified.

**Salary Range:** $145,000 - $217,400

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.

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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.