Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago
Program Manager 1 - Tactical Products & Services
Northrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, and they are seeking a Program Manager 1 to provide program leadership for their Advanced Programs team. This role involves managing multiple contracts within the Tactical Products & Services portfolio, focusing on technical, financial, and schedule performance in the missile defense industry.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Plan, propose and execute on discretionary and funded programs. Manage all elements including cost, schedule, scope, quality, and technical progress
Interface, communicate and collaborate with functional organizations and leadership as needed to execute on programs
Provide overall leadership and ownership for program success
Establish working relationships with external customers communicating marketing, proposal, and program information
Manage proposal preparation and submission
Continuously drive for results and challenge the status quo to meet customer’s needs
Have proven ability to influence others positively
Coordinate the performance of program functions (such as supply chain, contract, finance, and operations)
Ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to Air Force customers
Position program and team for long term success on subsequent contracts
Identify and assess risk with appropriate mitigating actions
Support advocacy initiatives to promote additional Minuteman aging pursuits
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions for unique customer problems and transition into value-added program scope
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; Master's degree and 3 years of related experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and customers
Earned Value Management certification and/or Cost Account Manager experience
Prior experience working with a diverse team to accomplish program goals
Familiarity with business tools and processes preferably those used at NG
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to travel up to 10% of time
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Advanced degree in STEM or business fields
A knowledge of launch vehicles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), solid rocket motor materials, processes, manufacturing, key suppliers, tooling, testing, facilities, lessons learned, etc
Familiarity with various contract types, including FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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2026-02-06
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