Program Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Oversee a workforce deployed at multiple F-35 sites .

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeFort Worth • California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,100 - $241,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a workforce deployed at multiple F-35 sites
Support fleet modification and sustainment
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance
Prepare proposals, business plans, and operating budgets
Act as the primary customer contact
Execute aircraft-sustainment programs
Ensure delivery of all contractual requirements
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans
Direct technical, production, and administrative staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience
Must have 3 years experience supporting MRO&U operations for aircraft in flightline, field-level, or depot maintenance environments.
Must have 3 years previous experience leading/managing cross-functional teams in a sustainment or operational environment.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
company paid holidays
paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

fleet modificationsustainmentcost managementschedule managementtechnical performance managementproposal preparationbusiness planningoperating budgetsaircraft sustainment programscontractual requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcustomer contactmilestone establishmentmonitoring adherenceadministrative management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoD Secret clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance