Senior Program Manager — Secret Clearance (Defense Programs)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Manager, Programs 3 to lead cross‑portfolio efforts on the Triton Enterprise.

You will manage cost, schedule and performance, align contracts to client needs, and drive proposals and baselining with senior IPTs. The role requires at least a Bachelor's with 10 years of related experience or a Master’s with 8 years, active Secret clearance, travel up to 25%, and proven leadership of engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience leading tasks on schedule and at or under cost.
• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance with recent background investigation.
• Willingness and ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers.
• Coordinate preparation of proposals, baselining, budgets, and contract terms.
• Provide leadership and oversight for matrixed personnel and cross‑portfolio teams.
• Prepare and deliver program reviews with internal and external customers.
• Develop metrics to monitor program health and intervene when needed.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rancho Bernardo, CA seeks a Manager, Programs 3 to lead cross‑portfolio efforts on the Triton Enterprise.

You will manage cost, schedule and performance, align contracts to client needs, and drive proposals and baselining with senior IPTs. The role requires at least a Bachelor's with 10 years of related experience or a Master’s with 8 years, active Secret clearance, travel up to 25%, and proven leadership of engineering teams.