Program Manager 3 - Espada

Northrop Grumman

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Linthicum, MD Posted 10 days ago $184,300–$276,500 / year
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TL;DR

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector seeks a Program Manager 3 to lead the Espada Core program within the Intelligence Systems Division’s Surveillance and Targeting Business Unit, focusing on developing high-performance passive sensing payloads. This role involves directing cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives, managing comprehensive integrated master schedules, and adhering to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM). The Program Manager will also resolve issues in compliance with legal requirements and company policies, deliver presentations to stakeholders, and manage risks collaboratively. Essential skills include experience with program management tools like EVMS, IMP, IMS, and risk management, as well as a current Top Secret Security Clearance and the ability to handle Special Compartmented Information (SCI).

Skills

Earned Value Management Integrated Master Plan Integrated Master Schedule Risk and Opportunity Management Earned Value Management System Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional IPTs to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Develop and manage an integrated master schedule to achieve key milestones within budget.
  • Establish and maintain effective program organization addressing customer requirements and internal/external sub-organizations.
  • Adhere to budget baselines using Earned Value Management (EVM) for financial control.
  • Resolve issues in alignment with business strategies, legal regulations, contract terms, and company policies.
  • Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders on program performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related experience or master’s degree with 8 years of related experience
  • Proven experience managing hardware development programs
  • Experience using program management tools like EVMS, IMP, IMS, and risk management systems
  • Current/active Top Secret Security Clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Strong customer and stakeholder relationship management skills
  • Proven experience in developing presentations and briefings for customers and executive management

Market check

Salary context

This $184,300–$276,500 range sits above 82% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$146,300–$234,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$214,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 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

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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