Senior Program Manager — Defense Systems (On-Site)

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Radford (VA)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 209,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Radford, VA seeks a Program Manager Level 2 to lead a cross‑functional team in delivering contracts on cost and on schedule. The role emphasizes customer intimacy, risk management, and adherence to program baselines within a dynamic defense environment.

The candidate will drive planning, budgeting, and performance reviews, including proposals and subcontract coordination across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience with U.S. Government contracts or project management in related fields.
Experience leading programs on schedule and within cost targets with cross‑functional teams.
DoD security clearance eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

Cultivate customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Manage program performance and report progress to stakeholders.
Negotiate contracts, changes, and key terms; maintain master plans and baselines.
Develop budgets and use Earned Value Management or equivalent tools.
Identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation actions.
Guide proposal strategy and coordinate responses to RFPs and reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Pricing & proposals

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience in DoD or similar

Master’s degree in STEM + 7 years

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The candidate will drive planning, budgeting, and performance reviews, including proposals and subcontract coordination across internal and external partners.

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