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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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.SSSD is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Program Manager to join our dynamic team, and this position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA . The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project management activities, ensuring efficient task definition, tracking, and issue resolution. Additionally, the Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for the administration of a study contract, including the development and submission of cost and schedule deliverables to the government. The selected candidate will also communicate status of projects to leadership, proactively identify and communicate risks, expeditiously work issues, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.Key Responsibilities include:Project Management Support-Collaborate with the Capture Director, Technical Operations Manager, and technical leads to define project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.-Track team tasking and provide regular updates to capture leadership on progress.-Identify and troubleshoot potential issues, offering timely and effective solutions.Study Contract Leadership-Manage the administration of a study contract, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Work and achievement of contract milestones.-Develop and maintain detailed cost and schedule artifacts to be delivered as part of the contract.-Oversee the preparation for and oversight of regularly scheduled Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) with the government.-Serve as a liaison and key interface with government representatives to facilitate contract-related communication.Team Collaboration-Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.-Work closely with cross-functional teams, including capture leadership, technical management, Global Supply Chain (GSC), Contracts, and Business Management, to ensure seamless project execution.-Facilitate communication and coordination among team members.Risk Management-Identify and assess potential risks to project timelines, costs, and deliverables.-Implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 7+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 4+ years of engineering experience-Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, an active Top Secret clearance-Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access with a current active Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) prior to start date-Prior management experience leading a team and supporting multiple programs-Broad understanding of systems engineering processes and products with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to these discipline areas-Excellent interpersonal skills-Aptitude to develop and execute to a strategy-Self-directed technical leader with strong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications-Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline-Experience interfacing with and presenting to senior management, peers, and employees-Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering on Space Programs-Active TS/SCI clearance as well as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 yearsNorthrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage-401k-Educational Assistance-Life Insurance-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions-Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources-Employee Discounts-Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of workSalary Range: $133,000 - $199,600The 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.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.
