Posted:
6/30/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
On-site
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi[1]domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you in expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman’s Mission System Sector is looking for a Manager Programs 2 to support the Scalable Strategic Networks (SSN) Department in the Secure Processing and Networks Business Unit. This role will be located on-site in San Diego, CA within the SSN Department. The SSN Department includes new capability development including networking and comms in the NC2 and NC3 spaces.
The new Program Manager will serve as a Deputy Program Manager for a new development program which will bring new capabilities to the SSN Department. The primary responsibility will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout).
Primary responsibilities will include the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standard
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract Award.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years, or Master's and 6 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in other industries or closely related experience.
Experience utilizing earned value management system (EVMS) as a CAM and/or Program Manager; experience with reporting financial keylines to include awards, sales, operating margin, and cash.
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time, as required by business needs.
US Citizenship required.
A current/active DoD Top Secret Clearance required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CPFF contracts.
Strong strategic thinking with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to engage with technical teams at the tactical level and leadership at a high level.
Demonstrated ability to concisely and effectively present key information to senior leadership to provide a clear understanding while minimizing unnecessary details.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software