Program Manager 2

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2 Locations
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147K-242K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage F-35 Fleet Readiness and Sustainment programs across their full lifecycle, including proposals, execution, and contract closeout. Own program profit and loss, cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, compliance, supplier performance, and customer relationships. Lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and scheduling. Program scopes may include field support, sustaining engineering, support equipment, supply support, spares, and repairs.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for Program Manager 2 (PM) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the F-35 Program Management organization. This leadership role is an onsite opportunity which may be located in El Segundo, CA, or Beavercreek, OH.

The PM will be responsible for managing a subset of programs within the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment Operating Unit (FR&S OU) through all phases of program life cycle; proposal development, negotiation, startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).

Primary responsibilities are included but not limited to:

  • Responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) for the PM’s programs.

  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned program scope.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives and align execution across engineering, plans and schedules, production, quality, and supply chain.

  • Manage supplier performance to meet program and customer objectives

  • Measure and report program performance, including risks, opportunities, and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.

  • Serves as the primary interface with the customer, managing expectations, priorities, and issue resolution while balancing contractual requirements with operational execution constraints.

The specific program scope for the PM will be dependent upon their assigned portfolio:

  • Field Support: Manage F-35 fleet modification and/or contractor logistical support (CLS) at multiple domestic sites to maintain / upgrade the F-35 fleet.

  • Sustaining Engineering: Manage engineering support programs to ensure operational readiness and effective mission support for F35 Fleet.

  • Support Equipment: Manage domestic & international suppliers to provide support equipment for stand-up and operations of F-35 bases for USG & foreign partners.

  • Supply Support: Manage internal & external spares and repairs for the F-35 scope managed by NGAS to ensure fleet readiness.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience as defined below:

  • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience including project management, program management, sustainment, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.

  • Profit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets and use of Earned Value Management.

  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience on the F-35 program.

  • Experience supporting DoD sustainment programs or contracts.

  • Experience interfacing with external customers.

  • Experience supporting MRO&U operations for aircraft in flightline, field-level, or depot maintenance / mod environments.

  • Experience with aircraft technical documentation generation, field engineering. action requests, and engineering support for fielded aircraft.

  • Experience managing domestic and international suppliers / subcontracts.

  • Experience with executing spares and repairs contracts.

  • Prior military experience, particularly F-35 experience in maintenance, logistics, depot management, and/or sustainment.

  • An active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $241,700.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience
  • Professional or military experience in project management, program management, sustainment, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management
  • Profit and loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets
  • Experience using Earned Value Management
  • Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret clearance and required program access
  • Experience on the F-35 program
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense sustainment programs or contracts
  • Experience interfacing with external customers
  • Experience supporting aircraft MRO&U operations in flightline, field-level, or depot maintenance or modification environments
  • Experience generating aircraft technical documentation, field engineering action requests, and engineering support for fielded aircraft
  • Experience managing domestic and international suppliers or subcontracts
  • Experience executing spares and repairs contracts
  • Prior military experience, particularly in F-35 maintenance, logistics, depot management, or sustainment
  • Active U.S. 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

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.

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