Manager Programs 3

Northrop Grumman
United States-Florida-Melbourne

May 20, 2026

$167K - $250K

Relocation assistance may be available

Security clearance required at start: Yes

Clearance type: Secret

Travel required: Yes, 10% of the time

Description
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting opening in the Multi‑Domain Command and Control (MDC2) business unit as Program Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Production Integrated Product Team (IPT), specifically supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

Roles and responsibilities

Reports to the E‑2 France Program Director, executing the E‑2D France NRE program scope

Responsible and accountable for leading execution of contract scope, managing cost, schedule, and risk

Leads multifunctional teams to establish and execute milestones tied to master plans and schedules; identifies program problems and obtains solutions

Leads multifunctional teams in the review and approval of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts

Interfaces with Supplier Program counterparts to drive execution of the work scope

Possesses an in‑depth understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and can manage programs by its principles

Possesses an in‑depth understanding of business unit financial objective mechanics and Program Management processes and strategies for achieving financial objectives

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience

Related experience includes professional and/or military experience in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 6 years

Ability to obtain/maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company

Prior management experience with programs valued at or greater than $100M

Prior experience with development programs

Prior management experience managing suppliers and/or major subcontractors on development programs

Prior leadership experience leading cross‑functional teams

Earned Value Management experience

Experience with Risk & Opportunity Management

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

SCI access

Prior experience managing proposal efforts

Prior experience with E‑2 development programs

Prior experience managing Navy contracts

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at the senior management level

Primary salary range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00. The above range represents a general guideline; 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 reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice‑President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. Additionally, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

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