Program Manager 3 – MEX OU

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Company-paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 3 Senior Program Manager to lead a major development program within the Mission Exploitation portfolio. The role requires delivering maritime and terrestrial sensor capabilities, managing a matrixed team, and aligning engineering, operations, security, and business units to contractual and technical objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of government program experience in engineering and program management, with a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading government programs in engineering and program management.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with SSBI adjudicated within past 6 years.
• Strong executive-level communication and briefing skills.
• Experience with IPTs, cost accounting, and program risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead major development program delivering maritime and terrestrial capabilities, meeting contractual, technical, cost, and schedule targets.
• Provide program-level leadership within the Operating Unit leadership team and align multi-functional groups to common goals.
• Manage a matrixed-functional team from concept to award and execution across sensor integration into mission systems.
• Develop and maintain budget baselines, spend plans, and schedule milestones; manage risks and opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management

Master’s and 8 years’ experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

NG Space Systems is looking for a Level 3, Senior Program Manager to provide leadership for a critical program within the Mission Exploitation (MEX) Operating Unit (OU) portfolio supporting the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit in the fast-growing Multi-Domain Operations Division.

The selected candidate will report to the Operating Unit Director and serve as a key member of the leadership team for the evolving MEX OU Portfolio. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements for the new program, while achieving all technical requirements and capabilities. The individual will lead a matrixed-functional team aligned to common program performance goals through inception of idea to award and completion of scope.

Senior Program Manager with 10+ years leading complex Government programs in systems and software engineering, specializing in multi-domain sensor development . Proven record of delivering large, matrixed programs on cost and on schedule while meeting stringent technical, security, and operational requirements. Experienced in managing maritime and terrestrial sensor capability development , integrating hardware, software, and mission systems across cross-functional teams. Adept at executive-level communication, customer intimacy, capture and proposal strategy, and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Major Development Program Leadership (Maritime & Land-Based)
• Systems & Software Engineering for Mission Systems / Sensors
• Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Management (IPTs / CAM)
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement / Executive-Level Briefing
• Business Development, Capture Planning, and Proposal Leadership
• Requirements, Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Management
• Budget Baseline Development and Financial Oversight
• Multi-Domain Operations & Mission Exploitation
• Matrixed Team Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
• TS/SCI Program Execution, Security and Compliance

Job Description

• Lead a major development program delivering both maritime and terrestrial capabilities , ensuring all contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Provide program-level leadership as a key member of the Operating Unit leadership team, aligning multi-functional engineering, operations, quality, security, and business organizations to common performance goals.
• Manage a matrixed-functional team from concept through award and execution, driving integration of sensors with ground, shipboard, and land-based mission systems in support of multi-domain operations .
• Develop and maintain budget baselines , spend plans, and schedule milestones; actively manage risks and opportunities to keep the program within approved cost and schedule thresholds.
• Build and sustain customer and stakeholder relationships , cultivating customer intimacy and trust through regular technical and programmatic reviews and responsive issue resolution.
• Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating technical progress, risks, and mitigation plans for capabilities.
• Lead proposal development and capture planning for follow-on increments and related sensor programs, including strategy, BOEs, and coordination with business management and business development.
• Own or oversee the program Statement of Work (SOW) , ensuring alignment between technical scope, contractual obligations, and available resources for maritime and land-based systems.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across missions and product lines to enhance efficiency in design, integration, test, and fielding of solutions.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Mission Engineering, Security, CIDO, Facilities, and Supply Chain to ensure robust support to program execution, configuration control, and secure development environments.
• Conduct regular team meetings and program reviews to surface issues early, drive resolution, and maintain alignment with Operating Unit and Business Unit objectives.
• Ensure adherence to Northrop Grumman program management processes , company guidelines, and security requirements while operating in a high-tempo environment with evolving mission needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management and 10+ years’ experience or Master’s and 8 years’ experience on Government programs in engineering and program management.
• Experience leading engineering teams in systems and/or software engineering for Government programs, contributing to design, integration, and verification of mission systems and sensors.
• Experience serving as project lead / IPT lead / cost account manager , responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of engineering scope, meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Supported technical trade studies and requirements analysis for sensor and mission system architectures, including impacts to cost, schedule, and technical risk.
• Developed and delivered engineering and programmatic briefings to customers and leadership , communicating complex technical content in clear, concise terms.
• Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance , SSBI adjudicated within past 6 years at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership ability with a collaborative management style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in business development and capture strategies for mission systems and sensor programs.
• Excels in fast-paced, diverse environments , adapting to changing mission and customer needs.
• Committed to program success; open to direction and highly collaborative in achieving objectives.

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 – $289,600.00

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.

Job Category: Program Management