Senior Program Manager — Classified Tech & Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Manager Programs 2 to lead a complex, classified advanced technology program on-site at Space Park. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology for critical missions.

You will interface with government customers, manage a small team of program/IPT leads, apply EVM and change control, and deliver executive briefings. A TS clearance and SCI access are required, with DoD/IC experience valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related STEM field and 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• 2+ years of technical leadership on R&D programs, technology demonstrators, or advanced concept efforts in aerospace, defense, or related high-technology industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent cost/schedule performance management.
• Experience with DoW or Intelligence Community customers and associated program execution expectations.
• Strong communication and briefing skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and/or customers.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance AND SCI at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAPs); U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program leader for a classified, advanced technology program delivering operational flight hardware on an aggressive timeline.
• Lead program planning and execution, including baseline development, integrated master schedule (IMS), staffing plans, and risk/opportunity management.
• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring programs meet contractual commitments and internal targets.
• Integrate cross‑functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, business management, security) to deliver on program objectives.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers and prime contractors to define scope, negotiate changes, present status, and resolve issues.
• Apply disciplined program management processes, including earned value management (EVM), risk and opportunity management, configuration control, and change management.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on program health, major risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Support new business activities, including capture strategy and proposal leadership for potential follow-on activities.
• Foster a strong safety, security, and compliance culture, ensuring adherence to all classified program requirements and company standards.
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage a small team of program and/or project managers and integrated product team (IPT) leads.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

EVM experience

Program management

Stakeholder briefing

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physics

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Manager Programs 2 to lead a complex, classified advanced technology program on-site at Space Park. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology for critical missions.

You will interface with government customers, manage a small team of program/IPT leads, apply EVM and change control, and deliver executive briefings. A TS clearance and SCI access are required, with DoD/IC experience valued.