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Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 1 to support the Advanced Electronic Warfare Business Area in the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) organization onsite in Linthicum, MD . The primary objective of this position will be the leadership of Research and Development (R&D) programs to satisfy contractual requirements, on cost and on schedule, while delivering products and services that meet customer expectations.

What You'll Get to Do:

The selected candidate will work alongside a senior program manager to assist in the leadership of a cross-functional program team aligned to common performance goals, with a focus on developing multi-function capabilities. Typical program duties encompass all phases of the program life cycle from proposal development through startup, execution, demonstration and product delivery. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Managing the cost, schedule, and technical performance of program tasks

Interfacing with internal and external customers, vendors, and support organizations

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

Developing and monitoring adherence to the change management process

Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government/DoD programs, contracts, engineering, or related program/project management activities.

Demonstrated technical experience supporting the design and development of software-defined RF sensor systems, electronic warfare systems, or related RF technologies.

Demonstrated experience leading program or project execution with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, requirements, and/or deliverables as a Project Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead/member, Cost Account Manager (CAM), or comparable role.

Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program updates, technical information, status reviews, and/or presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

U.S. citizenship required.

Must possess a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain required Top Secret and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access after hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).

Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, compliance reviews, and/or proposal preparation.

Experience developing RF electronic warfare systems, software-defined RF systems, or related sensor technologies.

Experience guiding or supporting software and firmware development within technical development programs.

Experience using Microsoft Office applications to support program planning, analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Current/active U.S. Government Top Secret…