Program Manager 1

Northrop Grumman

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Rocket Center, WV
Salary
$114,900–$172,300 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $144k
$102k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $153,650–$208,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $144k versus about $181k 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 215 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,400–$185,000 across 211 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 1

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector in Rocket Center, WV seeks a Program Manager Level 1 to join their team and support the expansion of their business. This role involves managing government-supplied property or information and fostering customer relationships to identify new opportunities. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and controlling project scope, executing program plans, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while communicating effectively with leadership. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to manage a team efficiently. A Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field plus 5-6 years of experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Preferred qualifications include PMP certification and an active security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Manage government-supplied property and information securely.
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships for business growth.
  • Plan, define, and control project scope to meet requirements.
  • Initiate, develop, and execute program plans and cost baselines.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership on project status and issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience in STEM fields.
  • Ability to manage project teams and communicate effectively with leadership on status, issues, and escalations.
  • Capability to plan, define, establish, monitor, and control scope for projects.
  • Skill in initiating, developing, integrating, executing, directing, and controlling program plans and cost/schedule baselines.
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship required).

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