Manager Programs 1

Northrop Grumman

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San Diego, CA Posted 11 days ago $133,000–$199,600 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman’s Mission System Sector seeks a Manager, Programs Level 1 to lead hardware development programs within the Fighter Networked Systems Operating Unit in San Diego, CA. This role involves managing all phases of program life cycles, from proposal development through contract closeout, prioritizing cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering customer relationships and developing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams across various functions, apply risk management practices, and ensure adherence to internal processes and industry standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in STEM fields along with relevant experience managing U.S. Government contracts and programs. Preferred skills encompass Earned Value Management expertise, sensor systems program management, and active SAP clearance for classified work environments.

Skills

Earned Value Management Risk Management Project Management Program Management Contract Management Customer Relationship Management Verbal Communication Written Communication Team Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration STEM Knowledge DoD Secret Clearance SAP Clearance EVM Principles CAM Certification Headcount-to-BCWP Analysis Cost Forecasting Earned Value Management Systems ACWP_vs_BCWP_Analysis

What you'll do

  • Prioritize cost, schedule, and technical performance aligned with strategic direction.
  • Develop new business opportunities through long-term planning and proposal development.
  • Establish program organizations that meet requirements and integrate sub-organizations.
  • Measure and report program performance using qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Manage government-supplied property or information effectively throughout the project.
  • Lead risk management practices, including identification and mitigation planning.
  • Ensure adherence to internal processes, policies, and industry standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years or Master’s with 3 years of relevant professional experience in program management for US Government contracts.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and lead multi-disciplinary teams across various organizations.
  • Demonstrated success in applying risk and opportunity management processes, including identification and mitigation planning.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required; SAP clearance preferred for supporting classified programs.
  • Strong proficiency in producing written and verbal deliverables, including formal reports and stakeholder communications.

Market check

Salary context

This $133,000–$199,600 range sits above 39% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$147,180–$216,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,537–$209,341

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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