Program Manager II - Defense Systems (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2 to oversee the Mission Survivability Systems program at Rolling Meadows, IL. You will lead end-to-end program management, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, cost and schedule, and maintain customer relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Secret clearance, DoD contract experience, and the ability to obtain additional clearances. Salary range is substantial with annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience on government contracts or related PM roles.
• Experience leading technical performance on schedule and cost objectives.
• Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management across all lifecycle phases from inception to closeout.
• Cultivate customer relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Direct cross-functional IPTs to meet cost, schedule, and technical targets.
• Develop budgets, baselines, and performance reporting using EVM or similar tools.
• Present to customers and stakeholders and negotiate contract changes.

Skills

Program management

Customer relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Earned Value Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field

Tools

CPFF

CPIF

FFP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Program Manager 2 to oversee the Mission Survivability Systems program at Rolling Meadows, IL. You will lead end-to-end program management, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, cost and schedule, and maintain customer relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Secret clearance, DoD contract experience, and the ability to obtain additional clearances. Salary range is substantial with annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.