Manager of Programs 2 – Active RF

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring
Linthicum, MD Posted 22 days ago $153,800–$230,800 / year
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TL;DR

The Manager of Programs 2 role within Northrop Grumman Space Systems' Surveillance & Targeting organization involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver contractual requirements on cost and schedule while meeting all technical objectives. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating program execution phases, managing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), developing integrated master schedules and budget baselines, and creating presentations for leadership and stakeholders. The position requires a strong background in US Government contract management, experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools, and the ability to cultivate stakeholder relationships. Candidates must hold an active Secret security clearance and be U.S. citizens, bringing expertise in program or project management and financial concepts to drive successful outcomes for investment projects and customer contracts.

Skills

EarnedValueManagementSystems IntegratedMasterSchedules ProposalDevelopment ProgramManagementProcesses BudgetBaselines StakeholderRelationships ScheduleMilestones FinancialConcepts BusinessProcesses ProjectLeadership CostAccountManagement CrossFunctionalTeams PresentationSkills SecurityClearance USCitizenship

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional IPTs to achieve technical objectives on cost and schedule.
  • Develop and adhere to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for program execution.
  • Create and manage budget baselines to ensure financial compliance.
  • Deliver presentations to leadership and stakeholders on program status.
  • Finalize the program Statement of Work in alignment with contractual requirements.
  • Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships to support program objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of US Government contract experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 4 years of program or project management experience leading teams to meet schedule, cost, and requirement goals.
  • Proven ability to align cross-functional teams towards a common objective.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, with capability to obtain SCI access.
  • Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and schedule development tools preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $153,800–$230,800 range sits above 51% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$153,750–$230,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,125–$214,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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