Manager Programs 2 (SAP clearance required)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 (NGMS) is looking for Program Manager for Sustainment Programs to support the Advanced Radar Systems Operating Unit (OU) in the Global Mission Systems Business Unit (BU) onsite at Baltimore, MD . This is a great opportunity to get into an on-site role that is highly visible to customers and internal stakeholders and directly impacts our war fighters. The primary objective of the position is to manage the program in the successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical performance in the delivery of products and services to the customer. What You’ll Get To Do: Program Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. Primary responsibilities are the management of Sustainment program cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to: Prioritizing cost, schedule and technical performance in alignment with higher level strategic direction Cultivating customer and internal stakeholder relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and the development of proposals and business plans Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives Measuring and reporting program performance through qualitative and quantitative methods Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders Presenting weekly status to customers Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements Delivering predictable financial performance for contract through the establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning Managing Government-/customer-supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) Leading by example to ensure adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Managing the contract Statement of Work and ensuring that the program team understands and adheres to contract scope; manage scope change through control board activities Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience, or Master's and 6 years' of relevant professional experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or program management in a related industry. Demonstrated experience serving as primary customer interface on development or production programs and project execution. Demonstrated success serving as Project Lead, Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM) or Program Manager. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications specifically advanced proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions), and working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across at least three functional organizations (e.g. engineering, supply chain, finance, etc.). Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering written and oral briefings to customers and senior leadership, including executive level stakeholders. Current/active DoD Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance required to be considered. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting program financial management activities, including cost tracking, forecasting, or margin performance analysis, as well as experience contributing to Estimate at Completion (EAC) development or variance analysis. Experience coordinating program activities across multiple stakeholders or customers while balancing competing priorities. Experience contributing to capture or proposal efforts across DoD customers. Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and interaction with major military program offices. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification. Experience supporting program execution within operating in Special Access Program (SAP) environments. Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00 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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