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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

NG Space Systems is looking for a Level 3, Senior Program Manager to provide leadership for a critical program within the Mission Exploitation (MEX) Operating Unit (OU) portfolio supporting the Advanced Tactical Missions Business Unit in the fast-growing Multi-Domain Operations Division.

The selected candidate will report to the Operating Unit Director and serve as a key member of the leadership team for the evolving MEX OU Portfolio. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements for the new program, while achieving all technical requirements and capabilities. The individual will lead a matrixed-functional team aligned to common program performance goals through inception of idea to award and completion of scope.

Senior Program Manager with 10+ years leading complex Government programs in systems and software engineering, specializing inmulti-domain sensor development. Proven record of delivering large, matrixed programson cost and on schedulewhile meeting stringent technical, security, and operational requirements. Experienced in managingmaritime and terrestrial sensor capability development, integrating hardware, software, and mission systems across cross-functional teams. Adept at executive-level communication, customer intimacy, capture and proposal strategy, and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Major Development Program Leadership (Maritime & Land-Based)

• Systems & Software Engineering for Mission Systems / Sensors

• Cost, Schedule, and Technical Performance Management (IPTs / CAM)

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement / Executive-Level Briefing

• Business Development, Capture Planning, and Proposal Leadership

• Requirements, Statement of Work (SOW), and Contract Management

• Budget Baseline Development and Financial Oversight

• Multi-Domain Operations & Mission Exploitation

• Matrixed Team Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

• TS/SCI Program Execution, Security and Compliance
  

Job Description:

• Lead amajor development program delivering both maritime and terrestrial capabilities, ensuring all contractual, technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

• Provideprogram-level leadershipas a key member of the Operating Unit leadership team, aligning multi-functional engineering, operations, quality, security, and business organizations to common performance goals.

• Manage amatrixed-functional teamfrom concept through award and execution, driving integration of sensors with ground, shipboard, and land-based mission systems in support ofmulti-domain operations.

• Develop and maintainbudget baselines, spend plans, and schedule milestones; actively manage risks and opportunities to keep the program within approved cost and schedule thresholds.

• Build and sustaincustomer and stakeholder relationships, cultivating customer intimacy and trust through regular technical and programmatic reviews and responsive issue resolution.

• Prepare and deliveroral and written presentationsto executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating technical progress, risks, and mitigation plans for capabilities.

• Leadproposal development and capture planningfor follow-on increments and related sensor programs, including strategy, BOEs, and coordination with business management and business development.

• Own or oversee theprogram Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring alignment between technical scope, contractual obligations, and available resources for maritime and land-based systems.

• Identify and implementcontinuous improvement initiativesacross missions and product lines to enhance efficiency in design, integration, test, and fielding of solutions.

• Coordinate closely withQuality, Mission Engineering, Security, CIDO, Facilities, and Supply Chainto ensure robust support to program execution, configuration control, and secure development environments.

• Conductregular team meetings and program reviewsto surface issues early, drive resolution, and maintain alignment with Operating Unit and Business Unit objectives.

• Ensure adherence toNorthrop Grumman program management processes, company guidelines, and security requirements while operating in a high-tempo environment with evolving mission needs.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degreein Engineering or Business Management and 10+ years' experience or Master's and 8 years' experience on Government programs in engineering and program management.

• Experience leading engineering teams insystems and/or software engineeringfor Government programs, contributing to design, integration, and verification of mission systems and sensors.

• Experience serving asproject lead / IPT lead / cost account manager, responsible for planning, execution, and reporting of engineering scope, meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets.

• Supportedtechnical trade studies and requirements analysisfor sensor and mission system architectures, including impacts to cost, schedule, and technical risk.

• Developed and delivered engineering and programmaticbriefings to customers and leadership, communicating complex technical content in clear, concise terms.

• Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance, SSBI adjudicated within past 6 years at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership ability with a collaborative management style and strong interpersonal skills.

• Experienced inbusiness development and capture strategiesfor mission systems and sensor programs.

• Excels infast-paced, diverse environments, adapting to changing mission and customer needs.

• Committed to program success; open to direction and highly collaborative in achieving objectives.

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00The 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.