Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

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Wvrc01, US Posted 168 days ago $114,900–$172,300 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector in Rocket Center, WV is hiring a Program Manager Level 1 to support its expanding operations. This role involves managing government-supplied property and information, fostering customer relationships, and leading project teams effectively. Daily tasks include planning, defining scope, executing program plans, and controlling cost and schedule baselines while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to resolve disputes positively. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree plus relevant work experience, leading tasks on schedule and within budget. Desired attributes are PMP certification and an active security clearance, with U.S. citizenship mandatory for obtaining a DoD security clearance.

Skills

Project Management PMP DoD Security Clearance CI/CD Terraform AWS Kubernetes Python PostgreSQL MSSQL Git Jira Confluence Agile Methodology Scrum Linux Excel PowerPoint

What you'll do

  • Manage government/customer supplied property or information effectively.
  • Plan and control project scope to ensure only necessary work is performed.
  • Develop and execute program plans that meet contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.
  • Resolve disputes and negotiate positively while maintaining good relationships with customers.
  • Lead the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements.
  • Communicate daily status, awareness, and escalations effectively to leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Prior manufacturing experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 3 years.
  • Experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and meeting all requirements.
  • Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; US citizenship required.

Market check

Salary context

This $114,900–$172,300 range sits above 16% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$147,880–$219,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,537–$210,750

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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