RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

**Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS)** sector is looking for a **Localization Program Manager 3** to support the Long Range Air Defense & Domestic Systems (LRAD & DS) organization onsite in **Elkridge, MD** . The primary objective will be to identify potential industry partners in foreign countries, primarily Middle East North Africa (MENA).

**What You'll Get to Do:**

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Lead the internal vetting of potential industry partners.

+ Execute the export licensing necessary to collaborate with potential partners (including but not limited to DSP-5, MLA, TAA).

+ Develop and implement localization plans such as knowledge transfer, manufacturing capability development and training; and collaborate with the governing entities in individual countries (e.g. GAMI in KSA, Tawazun in UAE, etc.) to propose and negotiate localization/offset/supplemental agreements for the purpose of collecting localization credits applicable to future proposals to improve competitive positioning.

+ Cultivate relationships to develop opportunities within stakeholders.

+ Manage suppliers to meet program objectives.

+ Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.

+ Build and sustain an effective, engaged, and integrated team in a complex, geographically dispersed, and dynamic environment.

+ Support the program office and contracts organizations in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years’ or a Master’s Degree and 6+ years of program management, engineering, or other related experience.

+ Demonstrated experience in production management, supplier quality, and export licenses (both Commerce and ITAR).

+ Prior experience managing cost and schedule of a program or project.

+ Must be fluent in Arabic.

+ Ability to travel 30%.

+ US Citizenship required.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance after starting.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience working in MENA countries.

+ Skilled at communicating to diverse audiences.

+ Experienced in negotiating with vendors to secure favorable pricing.

+ Cost Account Management experience.

+ Earned Value Management experience.

+ Active DOD Secret clearance.

**What We Can Offer You** **:**

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $178,500.00 - $267,700.00

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.