RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionAt 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.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
The Northrop Grumman CIDO team is seeking a
Senior Principal CIDO IT Program Manager to oversee multiple programs and projects in support of the Aeronautics Systems sector program or corporate function by acting as the liaison for enterprise related activities, services, IT, data and program security statement of work. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our
Palmdale, CA location.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Act as the liaison between corporate and sector or functional program senior management to ensure alignment of digital maturity strategy, proposals, and execution of business requirements.
- Effectively interact with members of the corporate team, the IT organizations, and sector division and program leadership teams to optimize strategies in support of stated goals and objectives.
- Provide direction and leadership over enterprise activities in support of customer\'s strategy development and budget and cost management.
- Oversee proposal development, staffing plan development, product and service acquisition and delivery, teaming relationships and communication activities, thereby ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Day to day management and work assignment for multi-million-dollar contract.
- Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities and management.
- Oversight of support primarily for AS Program, Business, Program Integration, Engineering, Software Development, Manufacturing, and International.
- Manage Risk and Opportunities requirements for both Enterprise and AS Program.
- Management of IT subcontractor SOW, personnel, and contract.
- IT strategy and operational activities including service delivery, technical requirements gathering, infrastructure solutions and project execution.
- Liaison between facilities and security when necessary, to drive optimal IT service environment at the Palmdale site.
- Maximize alignment of program IT services with the Aeronautics\\Enterprise Services sector operating models, strategies, business objectives and investments.
- Coordinate with division business leadership, homeroom managers, and end user groups to identify, plan, implement, and sustain Enterprise Services to meet sector, division and program strategic and tactical objectives.
- Act as the CIDO ambassador to programs and business leadership, functional organizations, and end-customers (users).
- Monitor customer satisfaction with IT service delivery and engage CIDO resources to assist as required to meet and exceed IT service level objectives for the site.
- Identify systemic technical and service delivery challenges affecting the customer and then coordinate solutions with CIDO functional representatives; engage constructively to identify solutions.
- Develop and present IT budgets in support non-recurring projects, recurring sustainment and LRSP IT planning; provide monthly financial analysis and reporting to AS IT program management and AS IT leadership team.
- Leadership, peer engagement, and highly effective collaboration across the Palmdale and other AS Manufacturing sites supporting both localized AS sector and CIDO enterprise initiatives and projects.
- Information services may include the design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: IT systems and strategies, estimating and proposals, requirements development, systems and application integration, program security execution and compliance (including DFAR & Risk Management Framework) and related disciplines.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of IT experience; or a Master's degree and 6 years of IT experience
- Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment
- Candidates must have the ability to obtain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
- 1 year of experience as a Project Manager with knowledge in cost, budgets, and schedules
- 5 years of experience using the following MS Office Suite tools: Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience providing strategic direction regarding IT products, processes, applications, and/or technologies
- Experience with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or liaison interfacings for large enterprise organizations
- Experience in briefing and interfacing with executive leadership (i.e., President, Vice President and/or Director level) is required
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree, or a Master's Degree, in Engineering Management, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or Network Engineering (or similar STEM related discipline).
- Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph.
- Familiarity with NGAS business, government customers, and programs is a plus.
- Broad background in IT Infrastructure, Business Applications, and IT operations would be helpful.
- Ability to perform risk & opportunity analysis and prepare detail cost and technical proposals would be ideal.
- EVMS knowledge, skills, and experience nice to have.
- Customer-focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills and with ability to drive cross functional teams to action when working in a matrix organization.
- Self-starter who works quickly and effectively, can get up to speed with program processes quickly and enjoys a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to challenge the status quo while providing innovative solutions to complex IT requirements Program Management or lead role supporting customer facing information technology business.
- Program/customer communication and collaboration, energy, self-motivation, and innovative ideas in support of goals and objectives.
- IT governance, processes, and automation to provide visibility into the implementation of the Enterprise systems, including ability to assess status, progress, and identify conflicts, issues and conflict resolution, as well as schedule/project prioritization.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
