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Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman

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$178,500 - $267,700
Unspecified
Linthicum Heights, MD (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle
management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission System (NGMS) is looking for a Program Manager 3 to support the Processing Capabilities Maturation and Deployment (CMAD) Operating Unit (OU) onsite in Linthicum, MD.

CMAD is a strategic organization that drives product line investment to provide the most value to the enterprise. The selected candidate will be responsible for engaging with stakeholder programs to understand Processing needs, shaping investments and execution through a centralized product line model, and executing programs to meet schedule and stakeholder requirements. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and experience leading large program efforts through development and integration, working on or with product line teams, and running NCTA programs.

What You'll Get to Do:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Build strategic Processing roadmap for the MS Sector.
  • Interface with stakeholder programs to understand Processing needs and execute scope through a centralized product line organization.
  • Build the business case for continued internal investment in Processing.
  • Lead execution of scope across programs to deliver capabilities on budget and schedule.
  • Present roadmaps, execution, and status to executive leadership.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years, Master's Degree with 6+ years, or PhD and 3+ years of relevant experience supporting Government proposals, contracts and/or project management.
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as the program manager.
  • Experience with Agile development practices integrated with earned value management.
  • Experience leading a project with a software component.
  • Experience preparing presentations and materials for executive and stakeholder briefings.
  • Experience building business case/proposal for securing funding and scope.
  • Experience recognizing and responding to executive and stakeholder goals and rapidly develop outcomes supporting sector objectives.
  • US Citizenship.
  • Current/Active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a SAP after starting.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience as a program manager on programs over $20M.
  • Active SAP clearances.
  • Technical background with embedded software.
  • Knowledge of modes/skills needed for government systems.


Primary Level Salary Range: $178,500.00 - $267,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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