Deputy Program Manager, Undersea Mission Capabilities

ngc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector seeks a Deputy Program Manager to join the onsite team in Annapolis, MD, guiding a diverse group through the design, development, delivery, maintenance, and field operation of custom maritime capabilities. The role emphasizes strong leadership, customer engagement, and program execution across budgets, schedules, and risk, with a focus on delivering outcomes that satisfy customer needs and company objectives.

U.S.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance to be considered with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access and a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant management and leadership experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
• Proven ability to drive programmatic battle rhythms effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with direct Customer engagement experience, including communication, presentation, persuasion, and negotiation at executive and senior government levels.
• At least 3 years of Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility as a CAM using EVM/IPT leadership.
• Experience managing program financials, including awards, sales, OM, and OCF.
• Experience developing and executing annual program baselines.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing program budgets and schedules that satisfy both Customer and Company requirements.
• Cultivating and maintaining deep Customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Providing clear leadership and direction to the program team to achieve objectives and deliver results.
• Managing program activities in compliance with Customer security requirements and constraints.
• Serving as a key company representative and point of contact for the program.
• Delivering program briefings to Customer leadership, technical teams, and corporate management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer engagement

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

Master’s degree in STEM (preferred)

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector seeks a Deputy Program Manager to join the onsite team in Annapolis, MD, guiding a diverse group through the design, development, delivery, maintenance, and field operation of custom maritime capabilities. The role emphasizes strong leadership, customer engagement, and program execution across budgets, schedules, and risk, with a focus on delivering outcomes that satisfy customer needs and company objectives.

U.S.