Senior Space Engineering Program Manager

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager in the Dulles/McLean area. This onsite role leads engineering execution across spacecraft programs, guiding IPTs and subsystem leads through all phases from proposal to delivery.

The position emphasizes budget and schedule management, EVMS, and risk/issue control, with a senior level of responsibility and a strong security posture. Relocation may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Requires top-secret clearance with ongoing scope.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Expertise in EVMS and cost estimation for complex programs.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and IPTs across spacecraft programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for engineering execution to PMO.
• Lead IPT Leads and subsystem Leads across multiple disciplines through all phases.
• Oversee challenges, risk mitigation, and process improvements across programs.
• Develop and manage budgets, EVMS, EACs, risks, opportunities, and staffing.
• Provide progress briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

EVMS

CAM experience

Budget management

Program management

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

EVMS

IMS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager in the Dulles/McLean area. This onsite role leads engineering execution across spacecraft programs, guiding IPTs and subsystem leads through all phases from proposal to delivery.

The position emphasizes budget and schedule management, EVMS, and risk/issue control, with a senior level of responsibility and a strong security posture. Relocation may be available for the right candidate.