Senior Principal CIDO IT Program Manager – Secret

Northrop Grumman

. Oversee multiple programs and projects supporting a sector program or corporate function .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT program and project management, including budget and cost management, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions and ensure customer satisfaction. Possesses strong capabilities in developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with business requirements in a classified environment.

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IT Program ManagementBudget ManagementPeople ManagementSecurity ClearanceInfrastructure Implementation

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Hard Skills

IT Project ManagementCost ManagementRisk ManagementProcess DocumentationTechnical Solutions DevelopmentInfrastructure DesignCrisis Management PlanningInformation Systems Continuity PlanningBuild-Versus-Buy AnalysisSystems Automation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCustomer Satisfaction MonitoringTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CEActive TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Space SectorEnterprise ActivitiesProgram ManagementCIDO SolutionsClassified EnvironmentNorthrop GrummanSpace Government CustomersBusiness ApplicationsTools Portfolio ManagementCIDO Leadership

Tech Stack

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Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multiple programs and projects supporting a sector program or corporate function
Act as liaison for enterprise activities, services, IT, data, and program security statements of work
Align digital maturity strategy, proposals, and execution with business requirements
Interact with corporate, IT, sector division, and program leadership teams
Lead enterprise activities supporting strategy development, budget, and cost management
Oversee proposal development, staffing plans, product and service acquisition and delivery, teaming relationships, and communications
Lead a matrix team
Provide CIDO leadership to technical teams delivering IT and security solutions
Chair infrastructure design reviews and change boards
Manage financial budgets and performance
Develop and test information systems continuity plans
Design and price IT solutions for new IT statements of work
Support crisis management planning and incident recovery
Represent the Space Sector PMO across multiple Colorado Front Range sites and programs
Advocate for business unit requirements and concerns to Space Sector and CIDO PMO leadership
Coordinate with site leadership, managers, and end-user groups to implement and sustain CIDO solutions
Monitor customer satisfaction and escalate service actions and priorities
Ensure systems, tools, and environments are available for proposal efforts
Complete Basis of Estimates for CIDO and Classified Solutions proposals
Identify systemic technical and service delivery challenges and coordinate solutions
Develop, present, and obtain approvals for budgets, project plans, and initiatives
Support end users at remote Colorado Springs locations with IT issues and CIDO-related service needs
Gather technical requirements, perform build-versus-buy analysis, design infrastructure solutions, and execute projects
Communicate CIDO events and enterprise initiatives to sites and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree with 6 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
Minimum of 1 year of people management/leadership, or program management, experience
Familiarity with technical solutions, infrastructure implementations, process/project documentation, and/or experience as a liaison interfacing with large enterprise organizations
Current US Government Secret level security clearance required at minimum
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: Master’s degree in Information Technology
Preferred: Security+ CE
Preferred: 8 years of Information Technology experience, including 4 years as an IT Program or Project Manager in a classified environment
Preferred: Familiarity with Northrop Grumman space business, space government customers, and space program disciplines
Preferred: Experience developing, deploying, and supporting systems that automate business, quality, and program management processes
Preferred: Experience with IT project management, including cost, risk, and schedule management
Preferred: Experience forecasting and managing a large tools portfolio
Preferred: Broad background in IT infrastructure, business applications, and operations
Preferred: Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 work schedule
401k matching program
Potential overtime
Potential shift differential
Potential discretionary bonus
Potential long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions