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 familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).
- Active US government secret clearance
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated products to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 7 years of Business or Program Management experience, or a master’s degree and 5 years of experience
- Five years of hands-on Program Planning or Scheduling experience using MPM, Cobra, or similar cost management software
- Experience with production operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Ability to obtain and maintain a United States government security clearance
- Understanding of NDIA 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 such as Cobra and Power BI
- Experience applying integrated cost and schedule methodologies within an Earned Value Management System environment
- Experience with aerospace or defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report
- Active United States government Secret clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







