Principal/Sr. Principal CIDO IT Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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 of 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.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a dynamic, innovative Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) Program Manager in the Mission Systems Sector PMO to support Emerging Capabilities Development within Mission Next Division. This motivated individual will provide overall technology thought leadership, strategy, and IT management for a multi-program portfolio located in Linthicum, MD; please note that the candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.

In this position, you will serve as the crucial link between the Office of the CIO and the senior management of the BU Leadership Team, ensuring that information services align with the business requirements. You will effectively engage with information systems leadership and technical teams to optimize strategies, support customer goals, and provide leadership over information systems activities. This includes strategy development, budget and cost management, proposal development, product and service acquisition and delivery, as well as nurturing relationships and communication activities to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• 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 and Cyber service environments at the site.

• Maximize alignment of program IT, Cyber, and Security services with the Mission Systems sector/CIDO MS Program Management Office operating models, strategies, business objectives, and investments.

• Coordinate with division business leadership, homeroom managers, and end user groups to identify, plan, implement, and sustain IT, Cyber, and Security solutions 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 CIO resources to assist as required to meet and exceed IT and Security service level objectives for the site.

• Identify systemic technical and service delivery challenges affecting the customer and then coordinate solutions with functional representatives; engage constructively to identify solutions. 

This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4, based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Levels 3 and 4:

• Candidate must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an adjudication or reinvestigation date within the past 5 years to be considered for this position; the selected candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance within a period of time as determined by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as determined by customer and/or program requirements and maintenance of a SAP/SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager with knowledge of cost, budgets, and schedules.

• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience using the following MS Office Suite tools: Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

• Experience in providing strategic direction regarding IT products, processes, applications, and/or technologies is required.

• Must have familiarity with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or liaison interfacings for large enterprise organizations. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or Network Engineering (or similar STEM related discipline).

• Previous CIDO IT Program Manager experience.

• Familiarity with NGMS business, government customers, and government programs is a plus.

• Broad background in Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure, Business Applications, and IT operations.

• Ability to perform risk and opportunity analysis and prepare detailed cost and technical proposals.

• Customer-focused with proven leadership and excellent communication skills, with proven history of briefing Executive Leadership (Director and Vice President level).

• Proven history of ability to drive cross-functional teams to action when working in a matrix organization.

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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.