RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

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. We are seeking a Manager Programs 2 to lead a complex, classified advanced technology program. This position will be located on-site at our Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach, CA.

The selected individual will serve as the primary program interface to internal and external stakeholders, driving execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance while maturing technology solutions for critical missions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as program leader for a classified, advanced technology program delivering operational flight hardware on an aggressive timeline.
• Lead program planning and execution, including baseline development, integrated master schedule (IMS), staffing plans, and risk/opportunity management.
• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring programs meet contractual commitments and internal targets.
• Integrate cross‑functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, business management, security) to deliver on program objectives.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers and prime contractors to define scope, negotiate changes, present status, and resolve issues.
• Apply disciplined program management processes, including earned value management (EVM), risk and opportunity management, configuration control, and change management.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on program health, major risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Support new business activities, including capture strategy and proposal leadership for potential follow-on activities.
• Foster a strong safety, security, and compliance culture, ensuring adherence to all classified program requirements and company standards.
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage a small team of program and/or project managers and integrated product team (IPT) leads.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related STEM field and 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience on R&D programs, technology demonstrators, or advanced concept efforts in aerospace, defense, or related high‑technology industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) or equivalent cost/schedule performance management
• Experience with DoW or Intelligence Community customers and associated program execution expectations.
• Strong communication and briefing skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and/or customers.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance AND SCI at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAPs); U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Current SCI Access
• Current CAP/SAP Access
• Experience leading relevant technology and/or rapid development programs through hardware deliveries.
• Experience leading classified programs or Special Access Programs (SAPs), including interface with security and export/technology control stakeholders.
• Prior people-leadership experience, including performance management, talent development, and building high-performing teams.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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.