Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 161,100 - 241,700; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Program Manager 2 to lead ongoing and future Airborne Electronic Attack programs within the EMW Operating Unit. This on-site role requires strong program management leadership, cross‑functional team guidance, and experience with government contracts.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with DoD experience, the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances, and a proven track record in cost, schedule, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years, or Master's with 6 years' experience in government contracts or related field.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams across multiple programs or contracts with varying scope and complexity.
• Experience training, leading and directing engineering teams through established systems engineering or product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional team supporting Airborne Electronic Attack software products through all program phases.
• Interface with customers, refine future opportunities, and manage program requirements and budgets.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers and executives; manage risk and capture opportunities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Systems engineering

Cost management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector seeks a Program Manager 2 to lead existing and future contract and non‑contract efforts and future proposals for the Advanced Mission Capability- Electro Magnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) Operating Unit. The selected individual will be onsite in our Camarillo, CA facility.

What You'll Get To Do

Manage Programs

• Lead and direct cross‑functional team supporting Airborne Electronic Attack software products throughout all program phases from inception through deployment. Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance. Participate in negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Interface with customers for program activities. Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to refine and shape future opportunities.
• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
• Identify, distribute, track, and ensure completion of program requirements.
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce, tools, and facilities.
• Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manage change through control board activities.
• Develop and ensure adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Manage Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
• Supervise team adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Support program reviews with internal and external customers.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Identify, mitigate, and capture risk and opportunity.
• Develop new business opportunities through long‑term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

Support Proposals

• Support the senior program manager in pre‑proposal planning, including RFP shaping, response strategy, and development of capture‑related products.
• Support proposal execution approach, team roles and responsibilities, schedule, and staffing requirements.
• Lead and manage responses to streamlined offers from our prime contractors including evaluations of supportability using accurate basis of estimates for pricing and resources.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years, or Master's with 6 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, or equivalent program management experience in a closely related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams across multiple programs or contracts with varying scope and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience training, leading and directing engineering teams through established systems engineering or product development processes.
• Experience managing cost‑plus contracts.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing programs across software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software release cycles.
• Experience with U.S. Navy Airborne Electronic Attack portfolio, products, and customers.
• Demonstrated organizational leadership in successfully executing programs supporting U.S. Federal and/or DoD customers.
• Demonstrated success leading complex programs supporting multiple customers or stakeholders.
• DOD capture experience specifically with IDIQ contracts.
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), Earned Value Management (EVM) and staffing/resource demand forecasting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program clearance.

What 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 - $241,700.00

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.