Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Whiteman AFB, MO
Salary: $158,000–$237,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 1 role within 25 mi

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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 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 314 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager 3

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The Program Manager 3 joins the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems team as an Air Vehicle Manager to lead existing and future efforts within the major aircraft repair B-2 program and Air Combat Systems portfolio. This role involves directing all program phases from inception through completion, specifically managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key responsibilities include negotiating contract changes, interfacing with customers, and managing resources such as staff, capital, and facilities. The individual will support pre-proposal planning, RFP shaping, and proposal execution while leading diverse teams through maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. Required competencies include project management, engineering, and capture efforts. The work focuses on B-2 sustainment operations, including mission planning, logistics, communications programs, and aircrew training to solve complex aircraft maintenance and repair problems.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

Program Management Project Management B-2 Sustainment Logistics Communications Programs Mission Planning RFP STEM

What you'll do

Direct all program phases from inception through completion while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
Interface with customers to cultivate relationships and refine future opportunities.
Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
Identify, allocate, and manage program resources including staff, capital, and facilities.
Identify, mitigate, and capture program risks and opportunities.
Support pre-proposal planning, including RFP shaping, response strategy, and capture-related products.
Lead and manage proposals in response to RFIs and RFPs from prime contractors.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or a Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years.
Must have a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master of Science in STEM and 7 years.
Must have professional or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, or business management.
Must have experience leading diverse teams and managing multiple B-2 sustainment efforts including maintenance, repair, overhaul, and logistics.
Must have experience training and directing team members through the execution of a formal process.
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

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