Northrop Grumman · 13 hours ago
Manager Programs 3 - R10221748
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$193K/yr - $290K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, and they are seeking a Program Manager Level 3 for their Advanced Microsystems Business Area. The role involves managing a portfolio of research and development programs, leading capture and proposal efforts, and interfacing with various teams to transition technology capabilities into advanced systems.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading all phases of a program’s life cycle from proposal, through execution, and completion
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop new opportunities
Shaping new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and proposal development
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer objectives and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional integrated program teams to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
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
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Overseeing the work products and mentoring of program and technical teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years, master's degree and 5+ years, or a PhD and 3+ years of relevant professional experience supporting U.S. Government programs or contracts
Demonstrated experience executing or managing R&D programs with complex technical requirements, including oversight of technical scope, integration activities, or development milestones
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading capture management activities, including proposal strategy, customer engagement, or win planning
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams or organizations to achieve defined program, technical, or business objectives
Demonstrated experience communicating effectively in both written and verbal formats with executive leadership, management, and individual contributors, including preparation of formal briefings, reports, or program documentation
U.S. citizenship required
Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years) and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs) after starting, including the ability to work occasionally in classified areas
Preferred
Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance
Master's or Ph.D. degree in science or engineering, or a related technical field
Experience interfacing with DARPA or other Science and Technology (S&T) customers, supporting development or execution of advanced technology or microsystems programs
Demonstrated experience applying DARPA planning, program creation, and program management processes, including concept development, transition planning, or performer coordination
Demonstrated experience leading sensor system technology or development or enabling technology programs. Including oversight of technology scope, milestones, and integration activities
Experience supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) activities while using MS Project to schedule development or performance tracking
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) as applied to U.S. government contracts
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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