Manager Programs 3 - R10232925

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

Description
The

Program Manager 3

will lead program capture, execution, and related planning for NGAS Expendables. This leadership role is based in

Niceville, FL

with frequent travel to

Melbourne, FL and Redondo Beach, CA .

Key Responsibilities

Shape and lead efforts to capture expendable / one‑way uncrewed air system and weapon development and production programs.

Lead program execution of programs from concept definition through detailed design, integration, flight testing, and production.

Develop solutions aligned with Northrop Grumman’s Digital Engineering thread, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Agile development practices.

Serve as the primary interface with government program offices, exploring technical solutions, shaping and capturing new business, supporting program execution.

Collaborate closely with internal functional partners including Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Quality, Security, Legal, and Business Management.

Proactively manage risk, opportunities, and program milestones to ensure delivery within cost, schedule, and technical performance targets.

Champion mission success and customer satisfaction by fostering a culture of operational excellence and accountability across the program team.

Interface with executive leadership and contribute to strategic planning and long‑term capability development in expendables.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related professional/military experience.

5 years’ experience in a program, IPT, or project leadership role.

Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance on defense programs.

Demonstrated experience leading rapid development or prototyping programs that included hardware deliverables.

Experience working directly with government expendable and weapon customers, including acquisition authorities.

Program of Record / Acquisition Program experience.

Must have an active U.S. Government clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Must have the willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Preferred Qualifications

STEM degree

Experience and familiarity with AFLCMC/EB, Air Combat Command, and Global Strike Command.

Expendable / weapon acquisition program experience.

Knowledge of expendable / weapon systems, subsystems, and testing.

Platform integration and weapon employment experience.

Salary and Benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman also provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Statement
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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr