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Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman

Manager Programs 2

full-timePosted: Aug 19, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026United States-California-Woodland Hills

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Program Manager 2. This position will be located on-site in Woodland Hills, California and will support Advanced Navigation Solutions for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit (BU). Learn more about the Northrop Grumman’s Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) efforts here.What You'll Get To Do:The primary objective 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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer communityEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizationsLeading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectivesMeasuring and reporting program performanceParticipating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirementsEstablishment and management of the program and subordinate baselinesDevelopment and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) control methodologies and toolsParticipating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittalsIdentifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planningPreparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholdersManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standardsEnsuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities Development and adherence to master plans and schedulesConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realizationBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 8 years, or Master’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industriesAt least a year of demonstrated experience leading P&L programs and demonstrated experience with proposals and competitive capture strategyDemonstrated program management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and Cost Account Management (CAM)US Citizenship requiredA current/active US Government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain an SAP clearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience with program execution on multiple contract times, for example: FFP and CPFF Experience with Navigation Technology DomainExperience with airworthiness system certification to an MSO / TSOExperience with software and product development in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254Experience in Production and product line stand-upWhat 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: $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.

Locations

  • United States-California-Woodland Hills

Skills Required

  • proposalsintermediate
  • program execution on multiple contract timesintermediate
  • Navigation Technology Domainintermediate
  • airworthiness system certification to an MSO / TSOintermediate
  • softwareintermediate
  • Productionintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 8 years, or Master’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries (experience, 8 years)
  • At least a year of demonstrated experience leading P&L programs and demonstrated experience with proposals and competitive capture strategy (experience)
  • Demonstrated program management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and Cost Account Management (CAM) (experience)
  • US Citizenship required (experience)
  • A current/active US Government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain an SAP clearance (experience)
  • Bachelor’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 8 years, or Master’s in a Business Administration or advanced STEM degree and 6 years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries (experience, 8 years)
  • At least a year of demonstrated experience leading P&L programs and demonstrated experience with proposals and competitive capture strategy (experience)
  • Demonstrated program management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles and Cost Account Management (CAM) (experience)
  • A current/active US Government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain an SAP clearance (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with program execution on multiple contract times, for example: FFP and CPFF (experience)
  • Experience with Navigation Technology Domain (experience)
  • Experience with airworthiness system certification to an MSO / TSO (experience)
  • Experience with software and product development in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254 (experience)
  • Experience in Production and product line stand-up (experience)
  • Experience with program execution on multiple contract times, for example: FFP and CPFF (experience)
  • Experience with Navigation Technology Domain (experience)
  • Experience with airworthiness system certification to an MSO / TSO (experience)
  • Experience with software and product development in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254 (experience)
  • Experience in Production and product line stand-up (experience)

Responsibilities

  • The primary objective 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. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.
  • Program Managers are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development), program initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and program closure (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
  • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
  • 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
  • Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
  • 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 System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools
  • Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals
  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
  • Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
  • 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
  • Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
  • 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
  • Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
  • 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 System (EVMS) control methodologies and tools
  • Participating in internal Program Management Reviews, Headcount Reviews, Financial Forecast reviews, and monthly EAC submittals
  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
  • Preparation of charts and briefings on status/progress and processes; delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
  • 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

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