Manager Program Control 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Manager Program Control 2 to join the team of qualified individuals on our Global Surveillance division . This leadership role is located onsite in Palmdale, CA . Northrop Grumman Global Surveillance Division is a distinguished leader in Aeronautics.  We design, develop and manufacture all aspects of military aircraft, including manned, targeting, surveillance, and aircraft self-protection systems. We push the boundaries of innovation, and drive advances in various sciences. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history. Come be a part of our mission! What You’ll get to Do: Management responsibilities for Cost & Schedule Management in multiple Business Areas on the Program. Manage all efforts relating to Cost & Schedule baselines including, but not limited to: Ensure timely input to Workforce Planning of project headcount projections, weekly/monthly basis Project management including managing multiple priorities against ambitious timelines Function as a strategic partner and change agent, creating an environment of trust, compliance, continuous improvement and learning Support/coordinate internal and external surveillance audits Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, with particular focus on implementation of the Northrop Grumman Earned Value Management System Provide support to bids, bid reviews, and internal projects Advise Control Account Managers on Compliance and EV Guidelines Earned Value Management Support integrated baseline (IBR) reviews Support Master Schedule changes and impact assessments Attend site business management meetings to define Cost & Schedule needs and work with Operations EV Planning management on resource allocation needs Perform in a fast paced, frequently changing, and demand driven environment Problem solving and decision making requiring excellent communication skills Develop, mentor and train Cost Planning personnel and provide regular performance feedback Ensure proper staffing balance of employees and consultants Operate within established budgets   Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 7 years of Business/Program Management experience or 5 years with a Masters Degree. 5 years of hands-on experience in Program Planning / Scheduling utilizing MPM/Cobra or similar Cost Management software Experience with production operations Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word) Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance Preferred Qualifications: Understands NDIA's Planning and Scheduling requirements Strong understanding of Production Operations in an aeronautics environment Experience in a government defense manufacturing or engineering development environment Familiarity with Earned Value tools (Cobra, PowerBI etc.) Experience in applying integrated cost/schedule methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and