Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) is looking for a Manager, Programs Level 2, to support the F-22 CNI Portfolio of Programs. This position will be located on-site in San Diego, CA and is full time on-site.
What You'll Get To Do:
The primary responsibility will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions.
Program Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the 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:
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field, or 5 years of relevant professional experience.
The professional experience must include experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, customers, and/or technology or Research & Development (R&D) programs.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Technical Lead, Task Lead, or Project Lead, with responsibility for delivering scope on schedule, managing cost or budget tracking, and meeting documented technical requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading and delivering program tasks on schedule, within cost baseline, and meeting defined technical and contractual requirements in a project lead, IPT lead or CAM capacity.
Demonstrated experience applying program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Scope control or change management boards.
Demonstrated experience executing development or engineering contracts, including delivery of contractual milestones and program deliverables.
Demonstrated experience coordinating across functional areas (e.g. engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, test).
US Citizenship required.
A current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance required to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Broad technical background across multiple engineering disciplines and applications (a Technical Generalist).
Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development and/or business development activities.
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The 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 in STEM with 8 years relevant experience, or Master's in STEM with 5 years relevant experience
- Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts, customers, and/or R&D programs
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Technical Lead, Task Lead, or Project Lead with responsibility for delivering scope on schedule and managing cost/budget tracking
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering program tasks on schedule, within cost baseline, and meeting technical and contractual requirements (project lead, IPT lead, or CAM)
- Demonstrated experience applying program management tools/processes such as EVMS, IMP, IMS, Risk and Opportunity Management, scope control or change management boards
- Demonstrated experience executing development or engineering contracts, including delivery of contractual milestones and program deliverables
- Demonstrated experience coordinating across functional areas (engineering, program management, supply chain, quality, test)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Active U.S. Top Secret clearance
- Broad technical background across multiple engineering disciplines (Technical Generalist)
- Experience supporting proposal development and/or business development activities
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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