Program Manager – Propulsion Systems & Controls (Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Florida seeks a Manager Programs Level 1 to oversee Ramjet Systems work within the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) unit. The role delivers on cost, schedule, and technical requirements while maintaining strong customer intimacy and program governance.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with several years of program management experience on DoD contracts, plus leadership and risk-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years or Master’s and 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts or project management.
• 2+ years leading tasks on schedule, at cost and meeting requirements as project lead or cost account manager.
• Proven success leading teams to achieve a common goal.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff assigned to the program and ensures alignment with plan.
• Provides objective-oriented direction using established policies.
• Plans program performance across cost, schedule, and technical quality.
• Oversees work packages and ensures on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintains stakeholder communications and conducts technical briefings.
• Identifies and resolves program risks and issues with leadership input.

Skills

Business Acumen

Communications

Program Growth

Risk & Opportunity

Customer intimacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Florida seeks a Manager Programs Level 1 to oversee Ramjet Systems work within the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) unit. The role delivers on cost, schedule, and technical requirements while maintaining strong customer intimacy and program governance.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with several years of program management experience on DoD contracts, plus leadership and risk-management skills.