Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman • Rolling Meadows, IL

5d • $184,300 - $276,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manager Programs 3 to support the Emerging Capabilities Development organization onsite in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The role leads Research and Development programs, ensuring contractual requirements are met on cost and schedule while delivering products that meet customer expectations. The position is 100% onsite; remote work and telework are not available. Travel is 10% of the time. An active Secret clearance is required at the start, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances after hire. Relocation assistance is not available.

The selected candidate leads a cross-functional program team focused on developing multi-function capabilities. The role spans the program life cycle, from proposal development and program startup through execution, demonstrations, and completion. It also involves customer engagement, strategic planning, and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

The advertised primary-level salary range is $184,300 to $276,500. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position. Benefits include health coverage, a savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and a 9/80 work schedule where available, among other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government programs or program/project management.
• Demonstrated experience with RF electronic warfare systems through direct support to at least one RF/EW-related program, project, or system.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government proposal development, including at least one of RFP analysis, technical input, cost/schedule input, or compliance review.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams across functional areas such as supply chain, procurement, IT, security, and engineering, supporting material acquisition, program execution, or contract deliverables.
• Experience leading tasks to meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements in a project lead, task lead, or equivalent role.
• Ability to plan, define, communicate, monitor, and control program scope so execution aligns with contractual requirements, technical objectives, schedule commitments, and approved work scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting program updates, deliverables, or technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project, for program tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active/current U.S. government Secret clearance required for consideration, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Active/current U.S. government Top Secret clearance.
• At least two years of experience as a Program Manager supporting R&D programs, with responsibility for program execution, technical scope, cost, or schedule performance.
• Experience with multiple government contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
• At least four years of technical experience supporting development of software-defined sensor and electronic systems, including system design, integration, testing, or deployment.
• Experience implementing or using Earned Value Management (EVM), including cost/schedule tracking, supporting EACs, or program financial reporting.
• Ability to identify customer requirements and develop follow-on business opportunities, contract growth, and/or additional sales aligned with organizational objectives.
• Experience engaging customers, strategic partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate expectations, resolve issues, and support customer satisfaction.
• Experience working with geographically diverse program teams across multiple locations, time zones, or organizational entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Research and Development programs to meet contractual requirements, cost and schedule commitments, and customer expectations.
• Lead a cross-functional program team aligned to common performance goals and focused on developing multi-function capabilities.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance throughout the program life cycle.
• Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
• Measure and report program performance.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams.
• Interface with internal and external customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities through strategic planning, customer relationship development, capture planning, and preparation of proposals and business plans.
• Manage customer and capital property.

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
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager