Manager Programs 2

Northrop Grumman

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MD Posted 11 days ago $153,800–$230,800 / year
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Northrop Grumman Mission System is seeking a Program Manager 2 to join the Strategic Captures team within the Distributed Systems Operating Unit in Linthicum, MD. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and driving advanced capability development for multi-domain crewed and uncrewed systems. The program manager will oversee contractual requirements, manage proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and technical baselines. Key responsibilities include risk management, workforce planning, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent, along with demonstrated leadership in government contract management and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles. The position requires strong communication skills, financial management expertise, and the ability to work within classified environments.

Skills

Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager Integrated Product Team DOD Top Secret Clearance SCI Access FAR DFAR ISO Program Management Project Management Customer Relationship Management Communication Skills Cross-Functional Team Leadership Financial Management Risk Management Contract Negotiation Workforce Planning Budget Development EAC Forecasting Master Plans and Schedules

What you'll do

  • Leads cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Manages proposals, contract negotiations, and operating budgets for strategic programs.
  • Cultivates customer relationships and serves as the primary point of contact for requirements.
  • Conducts thorough risk management including identification, mitigation, and realization.
  • Develops and maintains program resource allocation and workforce planning.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in Government proposals, contracts, or project management.
  • Experience serving as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead on Government contracts and leading monthly reviews.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead program execution to approved cost, schedule, and technical baselines using EVMS principles.
  • Direct external customer interface experience, including leading formal program reviews and contract deliverable discussions.
  • Financial management responsibility for program budgets, including budget development, control, and risk-adjusted financial planning.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams with accountability for milestone achievement in engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing.
  • Current/active DOD Top Secret clearance and SAP access required.

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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

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