Program Manager 3 - MEX OU

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,600; Full time

Job summary

NG Space Systems is seeking a Level 3, Senior Program Manager to lead a major development program within the Mission Exploitation (MEX) Operating Unit portfolio, supporting the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit in the fast‑growing Multi‑Domain Operations Division.

You will direct all contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives, manage a matrixed team from concept through award and execution, and regularly brief executives and customers on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with Government program experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams on Government programs.
• Experience as IPT lead / cost account manager.
• Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major development program delivering maritime and terrestrial capabilities.
• Provide program-level leadership as a key member of the OU leadership team.
• Manage a matrixed team from concept through award and execution.
• Develop and maintain budget baselines, spend plans, and schedule milestones.
• Prepare and deliver executive and customer briefings on progress, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Systems engineering

Cost accounting

Project planning

Customer briefings

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business Management

Master's in Engineering or Business Management

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Key responsibilities include delivering all contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives for the new program while serving as a key member of the operating unit leadership team.

Clearance and Travel Requirements

Clearance required for start: Yes – SCI level. Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 with 10+ years’ experience, or Master’s with 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 the 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Primary level salary range: $193,000 – $289,600. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and for certain roles long‑term incentives.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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.