Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$146,500–$219,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 5, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $183k
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This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $158,075–$208,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $183k versus about $183k 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 455 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 2

The Program Manager 2 joins the Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit to support current and future missile-defense modeling and simulation programs. This role is responsible for managing cost, schedule, performance, and customer relationships while collaborating with operations, engineering, business management, contracts, subcontracts, and quality functions to ensure effective program execution. The manager will also support business development by refining capture strategies to win new opportunities. Key responsibilities include leading engineering teams, mentoring staff, and solving complex technical problems. Required expertise includes the software development lifecycle, modeling and simulation applications, frameworks, tools, wargaming, and analytics development. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. The role specifically addresses technical challenges within the missile defense system domain using agile development methodologies and specialized modeling and simulation technologies to achieve high performance.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $175347 from 92 postings across 24 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage cost, schedule, performance, and customer relationships for missile-defense modeling and simulation programs.
  • Coordinate with operations, engineering, business management, contracts, and quality teams to ensure effective program execution.
  • Support business development by refining capture strategies to win new contract opportunities.
  • Lead and mentor diverse engineering teams while fostering high levels of engagement.
  • Solve complex technical problems related to the software development lifecycle and missile defense systems.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain professional relationships.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in Software Development/Modeling & Simulation, or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle is required.
  • High proficiency in technical problem solving and familiarity with Missile Defense Systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, team collaboration, and experience leading engineering teams.
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty (preferred).
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, direct supervisory experience, Agile experience, and knowledge of modeling & simulation tools (preferred).

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