Program Manager 2 – NWS 4
Northrop Grumman Information Systems sector is seeking a Manager Programs 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Washington DC area.
The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Environmental Operating Unit within the NGIS ISD Ground Systems Business Unit acting as the Northrop Grumman Program Manager for the National Weather Service's 4 Dimensional Weather Cube contract.
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Four years IT program management experience
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years experience with operations or senior staff support to NOAA
- PMP Certification
- ASEP or higher Certification through INCOSE
- Five years Systems Engineering Experience
- NWS Experience preferred
- Proven record working in an agile acquisition environment dealing with dynamic requirements
- Local presense (within 50 miles of Silver Springs, MD) is a plus
- Active Security clearance a plus
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
