Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector and the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division is looking for two Program Manager 2 to support the Global Missions Solutions Operating Unit (OU) within the Surveillance Programs (SvP) Business Unit (BU). The SvP Operating Unit has a unique range of legacy technology that are in high demand with our war fighters on programs including full-rate production and sustainment. The chosen Program Managers will be leading a high-visibility manufacturing production and repair programs within the E-2D portfolio. In addition, this position will support technical demonstration and development scope supporting operating unit growth. This position will report to the Portfolio Manager for E-2D and will be located full-time onsite in Linthicum, MD.
What You’ll Get To Do:
- Forge and sustain strategic partnerships with cross‑functional teams, driving program cost, schedule, and technical performance targets within a matrixed organization.
- Define, track, and enforce program milestones, maintain master schedules, managing risks and opportunities, and swiftly resolving complex issues that threaten delivery.
- Strategically allocate and optimize program resources, overseeing workforce planning, talent acquisition, and skill‑gap mitigation to ensure peak productivity.
- Lead comprehensive stakeholder engagement both internally and with customers, guaranteeing alignment, transparency, and sustained support throughout the program lifecycle.
- Deliver compelling executive‑level briefings to senior leaders, customers, and key stakeholders, translating technical data into decisive, action‑oriented insights.
- Cultivate deep customer relationships, leveraging intimacy to uncover and secure additional business opportunities within the customer ecosystem.
- Negotiate and shape contracts, amendments, specifications, budgets, and schedule milestones, safeguarding favorable terms and protecting program interests.
- Drive predictable, high‑performance outcomes through rigorous measurement, analysis, and management of critical performance metrics and KPI dashboards.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program management, manufacturing, production, sustainment, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting hardware through full-rate production, manufacturing, and/or sustainment/repair activities.
- Demonstrated experience managing program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), program metrics, cost, schedule, and technical performance measures.
- Demonstrated experience managing program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, cost, and/or profit and loss (P&L).
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams in the execution of programs, projects, production, or business operations, with responsibility for team performance and execution.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must possess a current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain any required Special Access Program (SAP) clearance..
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical/business discipline.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a primary customer interface for government, commercial, and/or internal stakeholders.
- Experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project to develop cost and schedule baselines, monitor performance, and manage variances.
- Experience supporting Gold/Soldier system repair or sustainment activities if that specific system experience is genuinely relevant to this portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Operations Program Manager, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical Lead, or comparable program leadership role supporting production and/or sustainment programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting U.S. Government programs, contracts, or acquisitions.
- Experience developing and executing program growth strategies, capture activities, proposals, contract changes, and/or follow-on opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering program reviews, status briefings, and/or presentations to senior leaders, executives, customers, or government stakeholders.
- Experience managing or supporting programs using Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus, and/or Time & Materials (T&M) contract types.
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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 with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a master's degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or customers, program management, manufacturing, production, sustainment, or a related field.
- Experience supporting hardware through full-rate production, manufacturing, and/or sustainment or repair activities.
- Experience managing program performance using KPIs, program metrics, cost, schedule, and technical performance measures.
- Experience managing program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, costs, and/or profit and loss.
- Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams in program, project, production, or business operations execution.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain required Special Access Program clearance.
- Master's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related technical or business discipline.
- Experience serving as a primary customer interface for government, commercial, and/or internal stakeholders.
- Experience applying Earned Value Management System principles and using schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project.
- Experience supporting Gold/Soldier system repair or sustainment activities relevant to the portfolio.
- Experience as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Operations Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, Technical Lead, or comparable program leadership role.
- Experience leading or supporting U.S. Government programs, contracts, or acquisitions.
- Experience developing and executing program growth strategies, capture activities, proposals, contract changes, and/or follow-on opportunities.
- Experience preparing and delivering program reviews, status briefings, and presentations to senior leaders, executives, customers, or government stakeholders.
- Experience managing or supporting Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus, and/or Time & Materials contracts.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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