Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

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Radford, VA Posted 15 days ago $114,900–$172,300 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector seeks a Manager Programs 1 to lead the international portfolio of the Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems program at Radford Operating Unit in Virginia. This role involves managing contractual requirements for cost, schedule, and technical specifications while fostering customer relationships to drive future growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen, communication skills, and risk management capabilities, along with a solid background in project leadership and supply chain management. Technical proficiency is essential for overseeing implementation within budgetary constraints. Preferred candidates have international supply chain experience and knowledge of ITAR/DDTC regulations, contributing to the company’s mission in defense systems at an operational scale.

Skills

Project Management DoD Security Clearance ITAR/DDTC Regulations Supply Chain Management Program Management Tools Kubernetes AWS Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD GitLab Jira Confluence MSSQL Server Oracle DB Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Manage international portfolio ensuring cost, schedule, and technical requirements are met.
  • Develop plans for future growth of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems program.
  • Cultivate customer relationships to identify new opportunities within the customer community.
  • Apply business acumen to develop market strategies that support organizational objectives.
  • Address portfolio risks and opportunities through an organized analytical approach.
  • Ensure compliance with ITAR/DDTC regulations in international supply chain management.
  • Oversee technical implementation while adhering to budgetary and timeline constraints.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of project management or team leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred with reduced experience requirement
  • Strong business acumen and financial understanding
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to manage program risks and opportunities effectively
  • Technical proficiency in overseeing implementation within budget constraints
  • US citizenship necessary for obtaining DoD security clearance

Market check

Salary context

This $114,900–$172,300 range sits above 15% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$147,880–$219,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$154,145–$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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