Senior Program Manager (Secret) – DoD/Govt Programs, Travel

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead complex programs for government customers, ensuring cost, schedule and technical performance. The role requires a strong background in project and program management, with DoD acquisition knowledge, and an active Secret clearance.

Occasional travel to NG facilities is expected. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering mission-critical capability to national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years).
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance required (with continuous evaluation).
• Experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and related business management functions.

Responsibilities

• Primary interface between Northrop Grumman and Government Customer, ensuring successful exchange of information to win and sustain business.
• Lead diverse technical teams and integrate across engineering, test, build, IE, ME to achieve objectives.
• Support training and business development activities; travel as necessary to NG facilities and customers.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Engineering

Capture efforts

Business management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Program Manager 3 to lead complex programs for government customers, ensuring cost, schedule and technical performance. The role requires a strong background in project and program management, with DoD acquisition knowledge, and an active Secret clearance.

Occasional travel to NG facilities is expected. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering mission-critical capability to national security