Manager Programs

Northrop Grumman

. Manage cost, schedule, and performance of a segment of the overall RQ-4 and Targets portfolio .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $166,700 - $289,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including cost, schedule, and performance oversight, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. Proficient in Earned Value Management and developing strategic proposals to meet customer requirements and organizational objectives.

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Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementProject SchedulingCustomer Relationship ManagementProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementPerformance MeasurementRisk ManagementContract NegotiationStatement of Work CreationBudget ManagementResource AllocationEngineering LeadershipSustainment Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingNegotiationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

RQ-4High Altitude Long EnduranceNorthrop Grumman ProcessesSTEM DegreeGovernment Contracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage cost, schedule, and performance of a segment of the overall RQ-4 and Targets portfolio
Support proposal, baselining, development, and sustainment efforts
Own projects and budgets
Manage program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers
Coordinate proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions
Participate in contract and contract-change negotiations
Create, review, and finalize program Statements of Work
Cultivate customer relationships and develop further opportunities
Develop and adhere to master plans and schedules
Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization
Ensure contractual technical requirements are met
Establish program organizations addressing customer requirements and internal and external sub-organizations
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
Measure and report program performance
Present to customers, executive management, and program stakeholders
Identify, distribute, track, and complete program requirements
Establish and manage program and subordinate baselines
Develop and adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management or similar methodologies and tools
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning
Manage government/customer-supplied property or information
Manage suppliers to meet program objectives
Ensure adherence to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience
Related professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering and engineering leadership, capture efforts, proposals, and/or business management related functions
Experience with Earned Value Management
Ability to develop and manage schedules related to a major project or program
Ability to apply business and financial concepts, tools and processes to program decisions, actions, and performance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
STEM degree preferred
Experience managing engineering teams preferred
Experience managing sustainment efforts including flight operations preferred
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman internal processes, procedures, and organization preferred
Experience managing proposals preferred
Ability to develop and manage schedules with complex interdependencies preferred
Experience with High Altitude Long Endurance platforms such as RQ-4 preferred
Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building strong relationships with strategic partners, and guiding program teams and support functions preferred
An active DoD Secret or higher clearance preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Diverse team environment
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Potential long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions