Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available | CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes | CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret | TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Program Manager 2 in Woodland Hills, CA, supporting Advanced Navigation Solutions for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit. This role leads program execution for navigation/avionics programs from inception through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer interface for assigned programs, maintaining strong customer relationships and reporting program status
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance across all program phases
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and manage Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) including engineering, supply chain, contracts, and finance
• Manage program risk and opportunity processes, developing mitigation strategies
• Lead new business development and proposal activities
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Present program status to senior leadership and external customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field + 8 years program management experience; Master's + 6 years
• Experience as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager on DoD programs
• EVMS experience as a Program Manager or Cost Account Manager
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with navigation systems, GPS, or inertial navigation systems
• Experience with Northrop Grumman or other major DoD primes
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Salary Range

$161,100–$241,700/year. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO.