Northrop Grumman’s Missions Systems sector seeks a Manager, Programs Level 2 to join their SIGINT Technology Center (STC) in Chantilly, VA, where you will lead the negotiation of contracts, manage budgets and schedules, and oversee technical performance for high-value defense and intelligence projects. This role involves working on complex programs with annual values exceeding $15M, requiring expertise in Earned Value Management and cost control methodologies. Ideal candidates have a background in supporting U.S. Government SOCOM customers and possess strong analytical skills to interpret program data and develop metrics for process improvement. The position demands an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience in managing SIGINT/EW hardware and software development, production, and O&M contracts across geographically dispersed environments.
Skills
Earned Value Management
PMP
Proposal Management
Subcontractor Management
Resource Planning
Cost Estimation
Schedule Management
Staffing
Procurement
Supplier Performance
Program Execution
UAV SIGINT
OCONUS Operations
Maintenance Support
Training
Production
CI/CD
What you'll do
Negotiate contracts and contract changes with key terms and conditions.
Lead Cost-Plus and Fixed Price contracts exceeding $15M annually.
Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar methodologies for cost control.
Analyze program data, define workflows, and develop metrics for process improvement.
Manage subcontractor activities including procurement, supplier performance, and execution.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience supporting US Government contracts.
Proven leadership in managing Cost-Plus and Fixed Price contracts exceeding $15M annually.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule control.
Demonstrated analytical skills for interpreting program data and defining workflows.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
Preferred: Current PMP Certification and experience in SIGINT/EW hardware/software development.
Preferred: Experience supporting OCONUS operations, deployments, or sustainment activities.
Market check
Salary context
This
$161,100–$241,700
range sits above
69%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$146,600–$219,900
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$155,482–$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
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