Senior Staff Engineering Program Management ( EPM )

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 184,100 - 276,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead the cost, schedule, and execution of engineering scope on a major program. You will coordinate resources across IPTs, drive the technical execution plan, and ensure work aligns with budgets and contractual commitments.

The role requires active Secret clearance and demonstrated ability to manage complex development programs, with strong communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with extensive experience; master’s/PhD may substitute years of experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required and ability to obtain SAP.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and managing complex development programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering interface to the Program Manager and IPTs.
• Develop and defend engineering estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Oversee CAM for engineering-related control accounts.
• Coordinate engineering risk and opportunity tracking across IPTs.
• Support schedules and financial updates for engineering scope.
• Lead P&L reviews to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Systems engineering

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD (defense/technical)

Tools

Earned Value Management

Control Account Management

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The EPM within the Engineering Leadership section is accountable for the cost, schedule, and execution of all engineering scope on the program. This role ensures engineering activities are completed on time and within the approved budget and contractual boundaries across all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Key responsibilities include driving implementation of the technical execution plan and proactively identifying, securing, and coordinating the engineering resources needed to meet program objectives and commitments.

• Serve as the primary engineering interface to the Program Manager and partnering functional organizations.
• Provide engineering inputs to sector program execution reports and other programmatic reviews.
• Develop, review, and defend engineering proposal estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Oversee Control Account Management (CAM) for all engineering-related control accounts.
• Support CEAC, schedule, and financial updates for engineering scope.
• Lead engineering Page and Line (P&L) reviews to ensure alignment with program objectives and financial targets.
• Facilitate engineering staffing plans and Work Load Forecasts (WLF) in coordination with functional managers.
• Coordinate engineering risk and opportunity identification, tracking, and handling plans across all IPTs.

This position is contingent on contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 14 years of experience, a master’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience leading multi disciplinary technical/engineering teams.
• Experience in systems development, integration, and test across the program lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Domain expertise in defense electronic systems (e.g., RF, EW, comms, sensors, or avionics)
• Working knowledge of DoD systems engineering requirements, standards, and lifecycle processes
• Experience with earned value management and Control Account Management (CAM)
• Prior experience as an Engineering Program Manager, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or similar engineering leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance on complex development programs

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Engineering