BACN Manager of Programs 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality.  Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration.  Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world.  With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node E-11A Platform Maintenance and Main Operating Base (MOB) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract.  Position will be located at Robins Air Force Base, GA.   The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) payload, integrated onto the E-11A aircraft, provides a critical beyond line-of-sight, over-the-horizon communications relay capability. The E-11A BACN fleet consists of seven (7) Bombardier BD-700-1A10 (Global 6000/XRS) commercial derivative aircraft.  The fleet is distributed between the MOB at Robins AFB, GA and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) in accordance with operational requirements established by Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC).  To sustain this high-demand, low-density asset, the Government requires comprehensive fleet sustainment and aircrew training support.  Current FOL operations sustain 24/7/365 battle rhythm. The BACN E-11A Platform Maintenance Program Manager, oversees the overall execution of contractor logistics support at the program’s main operating base at Robins AFB, GA, as well as up to two OCONUS forward operating locations, and a maintenance operations center in Middle River, MD, with support from a Deputy Program Manager, Site Managers, and other functional expertise to drive overall execution of E-11A aircraft maintenance. In addition, the Robins AFB E-11A team will also support CONUS/OCONUS US Military aircraft exercises as well as manage customer-directed modifications/integrations which increase the capability, resiliency and survivability of the aircraft. The Program Manager is responsible for leading all phases of the BACN E-11A program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: • Support all aspects of managing the Program Profit and Loss (P&L) and reporting appropriately through Management chain • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community • Developing new business opportuniti