Senior Program Manager, Defense Systems (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 166,700 - 276,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead the SLCM-N Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phase, with location options in Huntsville, AL or Roy, Utah. Develop a clear vision, roadmap, and program structure to guide a cross-functional team through development, integration, and testing.

You will manage resources, suppliers, and Earned Value Management to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals while maintaining security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree and 8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or program management or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and SAP approval within a reasonable period of time
• Minimum of four years leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, achieving all requirements as project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager
• Minimum of three years demonstrated success leading high-performance teams or organizations to achieve a common goal

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate an organizational vision, roadmap, and program structure for the SLCM-N Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phase.
• Lead integrated program teams, allocating resources, workforce planning, and managing suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison, cultivating relationships, capturing new opportunities, and representing NG in negotiations, program reviews, and senior-level presentations.
• Define system architecture, requirements, verification, and specialty engineering; establish design concepts and engineering effort for research, development, integration, and test.
• Establish and manage program baselines, master plans, schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM) cost-schedule controls.
• Identify, track, and resolve program requirements, risks, and opportunities through formal risk-management and control-board processes.
• Measure and report program performance to NG leadership and the customer, ensuring adherence to contract scope and internal policies.
• Oversee government-provided property, information, and special-access requirements, ensuring compliance with security clearances.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, policies, and industry-standard practices across the program.
• Deliver clear, compelling briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders, customers, and external partners.

Skills

US Citizenship

DoD Secret Clearance

Project leadership

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead the SLCM-N Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phase, with location options in Huntsville, AL or Roy, Utah. Develop a clear vision, roadmap, and program structure to guide a cross-functional team through development, integration, and testing.

You will manage resources, suppliers, and Earned Value Management to meet cost, schedule, and technical goals while maintaining security clearances.