Manager, Programs

Northrop Grumman

Manager Programs 2 managing cost, schedule, and performance within the RQ-4 Program Management Team at Northrop Grumman. Overseeing projects, proposals and maintaining strong customer relationships in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRancho Bernardo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $161,000 - $241,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ownership of projects and budgets
Management of program cost, schedule, performance, quality, and suppliers
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Ensuring all contractual technical requirements are met
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience
Experience with Earned Value Management
Ability to develop and manage schedules related to a major project or program
The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Diverse team environment
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

Earned Value Managementprogram managementrisk managementschedule managementbudget managementcontract negotiationproposal preparationperformance measurementresource allocationcross-functional team leadership

Soft Skills

customer relationship managementcommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipnegotiationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitydecision-makingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's of Science degreeMaster's of Science degreeUS Government Secret clearance