**Requisition ID: R10176776**

+ **Category:** Program Management

+ **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Polygraph

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** Days (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Center pushes the boundaries of innovation. It redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies and drives advancements in systems and the sciences. One of our most challenging fields of development is in Microelectronics Design and Applications. You will be part of a team consisting of a broad array of scientists and engineers working to make these novel solutions a reality.

Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) Engineering & Sciences is seeking a Program Manager to be the Staffing and Development Coordinator. This individual will lead staffing and operations activities in support of multiple programs in the Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MST) OUs. This position will report to the Strategy & Operations Manager.

Key roles and responsibilities include the following:

+ Collaborate with OU staff, program management, and technical leads to understand and document staffing needs.

+ Support E&S Functional Management in fulfillment of Program staffing needs.

+ Develop staffing and UR&R strategy with OU Staffing Lead in alignment with program growth.

+ Work with Talent Acquisition and functional management on staffing progress and needs.

+ Track progress, compile statistics, define useful metrics, and report weekly to OU and functional management. Brief executive management on plan and progress as required.

+ Facilitate new employee onboarding including New Employee Orientation and seating arrangements

+ This position may also include functional management responsibilities for MDA operations staff. That role includes administrative management, performance evaluation, career development, and salary planning.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of related engineering experience including responsibility in project management; Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 6 years of related engineering experience including responsibility in project management; PhD with a minimum of 4 years of related engineering experience including responsibility in project management.

+ Proven leadership skills as a people and technical leader, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

+ Demonstrated attention to detail; highly organized; excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Experience with Workload Forecast (WLF) to manage functional staffing needs in support of Program

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a prerequisite of this.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent

+ 10 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment

+ Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader

+ Current, active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

**Salary Range:** $145,000 - $217,400

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.

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.

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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.