Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $146,500–$219,700 / yr
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99 roles within 25 mi

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This role $183k

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This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $155,900–$205,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $183k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Programs Manager

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The Manager Programs 2 joins the Mission System Sector within the Offensive Cyber Operations department to support the Xetron Operating Unit. This role involves managing the full program lifecycle from proposal development through execution and contract closeout, ensuring all programs meet customer requirements on cost, schedule, and technical performance. The individual will lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams, cultivate customer relationships, manage risk and opportunity mitigation, and oversee resource allocation and supplier management. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, tracking requirements, and utilizing Earned Value Management to control costs and schedules. The role requires expertise in contract negotiation, statement of work finalization, and technical performance measurement. This position operates within the cyber domain, specifically addressing challenges related to offensive cyber operations while ensuring adherence to internal policies and government-specific standards for managing supplied property and information.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM) Cyber Operations Program Management Proposal Development Integrated Program Teams (IPT)

What you'll do

Manage all phases of the program lifecycle including proposal development, execution, and contract closeout.
Oversee program cost, schedule, and technical performance to ensure all contractual requirements are met.
Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to achieve specific project goals and milestones.
Cultivate customer relationships and develop new business opportunities through strategic planning and proposal development.
Manage budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control tools.
Conduct risk and opportunity management by identifying, mitigating, and tracking potential program issues.
Negotiate contracts, changes, specifications, and operating budgets with stakeholders and customers.
Manage supplier relationships and government-supplied property to ensure project objectives are met.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
A current or active DoD Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain an SCI.
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of related professional/military experience.
Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or project management in a related industry.
Minimum of 1 year of experience leading project or program execution including responsibility for schedule, cost, and performance requirements.
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience managing program plans, schedules, cost baselines, and Earned Value Management (EVM) data.
Experience identifying, assessing, tracking, and mitigating program risks and opportunities.
Experience leading and executing cyber-related programs (preferred).
Experience establishing and managing technical performance measures or baselines (preferred).
Experience leading program integration activities across multiple functions and teams throughout the lifecycle (preferred).

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