Manager Programs 1

at Northrop Grumman

Record last updated: 7/12/2026 3:58:47 AM

Current Days Open
5
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$127,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$127,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
71
First Seen
3/26/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$127,000.00 (Yearly)
7/12/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$190,600.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager, Programs1 to lead the C-UAS Directed Requirement (DR) Program in support of the C-UAS portfolio of programs within the Tactical Ground Equipment Business Area in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, the C-UAS DR Program Manager is responsible for all programmatic elements including cost, schedule, and performance while shaping forwardlooking strategic vision and driving organic growth. In addition, the C-UAS DR PM drives collaboration across Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Business Management, and regularly engages with both senior leadership as well as government officials and customer stakeholders. The C-UAS DR PM is accountable for executing the program, ensuring that performance targets are met and delivery commitments align with contractual requirements and business objectives. Roles and Responsibilities Own overall program execution performance for assigned scope Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment Ensure program commitments are executable and aligned to baseline Manage program risks and opportunities and drive mitigation plans Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on program objectives Deliver clear and concise status communication to leadership and stakeholders Lead program reviews and provide program representation in governance forums Ensure alignment between program requirements and product execution activities Drive issue resolution across functional boundaries Monitor program health indicators and implement corrective actions as required Partner with Engineering and Functional Teams to ensure technical alignment supports program objectives Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree and 5 years of related professional experience; OR Masters degree and 3 years of related professional experience Experience leading program or project execution in a complex defense or aerospace environment Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, and performance Experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization Strong communication and briefing skills for leadership and customer audiences Active Secret clearance required at time of application Preferred Qualifications Experience with Counter-UAV / C-UAS or similar defense systems Experience in a manufacturing production-based program Experience with Earned Value Management and program financial tracking Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing interactions Leadership Expectations Demonstrates ownership and accountability for program outcomes Drives disciplined execution and proactive risk management Enables alignment across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and business management Operates with transparency and strong stakeholder engagement Promotes a culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, and continuous Primary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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