Program Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Rancho Bernardo, CAPalmdale, CA
Salary
$161,100–$241,700 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $201k
$120k most similar roles pay here $255k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $149,800–$200,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $175k 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 201 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,400–$187,900 across 200 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 2

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Program Manager 2 to lead and develop high-value strategies for complex programs, focusing on cost, schedule, and technical performance management across multiple projects. This role involves creating and monitoring master plans, applying Earned Value Management methodologies, identifying risks and opportunities, and leading issue resolution with stakeholders. The candidate will manage subcontractors, allocate resources, and support new business pursuits through proposal development and contract negotiations. Essential skills include strong communication abilities, project leadership experience, and the capability to obtain a Special Access Program clearance. Preferred qualifications enhance expertise in P&L management, risk mitigation, and long-term strategic planning within the defense industry context.

Skills

Earned Value Management Risk Management Proposal Management Integrated Product Team Project Management Program Management Contract Negotiations Presentation Skills Customer Relationship Management Subcontractor Management Workforce Planning Budget Baselines Milestone Schedules CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple projects.
  • Develop and monitor master plans, roadmaps, and milestone schedules.
  • Apply Earned Value Management methodologies to manage budget baselines.
  • Identify program problems and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Lead proposal preparation and support contract negotiations for new business.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related project/program management, engineering, or business management experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as a project lead or CAM.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers, program management, executives, and functional management.

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