Manager Programs 3 - 18248

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3.  This position will be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, Utah.

This position is contingent on program award anticipated 2026.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Develop and communicate an organizational vision, roadmap, and program structure for the SLCM-N Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phase.
• Lead integrated program teams, allocating resources, workforce planning, and managing suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison, cultivating relationships, capturing new opportunities, and representing NG in negotiations, program reviews, and senior-level presentations.
• Define system architecture, requirements, verification, and specialty engineering; establish design concepts and engineering effort for research, development, integration, and test.
• Establish and manage program baselines, master plans, schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM) cost-schedule controls.
• Identify, track, and resolve program requirements, risks, and opportunities through formal risk-management and control-board processes.
• Measure and report program performance to NG leadership and the customer, ensuring adherence to contract scope and internal policies.
• Oversee government-provided property, information, and special-access requirements, ensuring compliance with security clearances.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, policies, and industry-standard practices across the program.
• Deliver clear, compelling briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders, customers, and external partners.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or program management or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Minimum of four years leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, achieving all requirements as project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated success leading high-performance teams or organizations to achieve a common goal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading teams of at least 15 personnel and managing contract scope exceeding $15M.
• Undergraduate and/or graduate technical degrees in science, mathematics, or engineering from a nationally accredited institution.
• Experience on cruise missile programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in capture management, technical performance baselines, requirements management, and earned value management best practices.

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $276,500.00

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.