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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-San-Diego/Program-Manager-2_R10252028-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Program Manager 2 ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector has an opening for a Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership opportunity is based in San Diego, CA. This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership. Roles and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple development projects. Develop, maintain, and monitor master plans, roadmaps, and milestone schedules; ensure adherence and take corrective actions as needed. Establish and manage budget baselines, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools when required. Identify program problems and implement solutions, including resource reallocation or contractual changes. ### Conduct thorough risk and opportunity management identify, mitigate, track, and realize opportunities and mitigations. Lead issue resolution and decision-making to closure, balancing competing perspectives, constraints, stakeholder priorities, and strategic objectives. Act as primary customer contact for program activities; plan and lead program review sessions with customers and senior leadership to address cost, schedule, and technical performance. Build and sustain an effective, engaged, and integrated team in a complex, geographically dispersed, partner-rich environment. Direct and align subcontractors and suppliers to common program objectives and performance expectations. Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning and assignment of responsibilities. Identify, distribute, track, and facilitate completion of program requirements and deliverables. ### Support capture management and pursuit of new business lead capture planning, long-term strategic planning, and development of proposals and business plans. Lead proposal preparation and support contract negotiations and contract change activities. Cultivate customer relationships to deepen engagement and develop further opportunities within the customer community. Deliver presentations to customers, executives, management, and other program stakeholders to communicate status, risks, and decisions. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. ### We do the right thing upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. ### We do what we promise holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. ### We commit to shared success operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. ### Finally, we pioneer setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. ### Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree and 10 years (or - Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or - Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below: Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions. Two years of experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM). Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. ### Preferred Qualifications Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance. Current Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification. Current Special Access Program (SAP) access. Degree in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM). Prior roles executing on development programs. Experience supporting BOE writing and estimating as well as contract negotiations. Prior experience with leading Engineering Teams, specifically related to systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test engineering, cyber engineering. Program management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule. ### Primary Level Salary Range $161,100.00 - $241,700.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 25 days - Location: United States-California-San Diego - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-San-Diego/Program-Manager-2_R10252028-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Associate Pathways Computer Systems Analyst - Secret - San Diego CA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a532f8c728e5a068472b/) United States-California-San Diego ### [Casual Technical Professional](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/1e05fb156d6018de5b02/) United States-California-San Diego ### [Environmental Lab Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/20bc04c93129df97d10b/) United States-California-San Diego ### [Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/1addfff200f50fd6bab1/) United States-California-San Diego ### [Inspector 2 (2nd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/f0e59f67ab9164169a4d/) United States-California-San Diego ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sr. Program Analyst, Program Controls](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/22dc3d589c73c74aa42b/) General Dynamics · Bath, ME, US ### [Obsolescence Management Program Representative COLUMBIA Program Office](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/a24a87e4419407f7a415/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Program Manager- Weapon Systems Program Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/5d213f06a39273537188/) BAE Systems · Louisville, Kentucky, United States ### [Senior Program/Project Manager- Home Lending Regulatory Program Management Office](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/8829cceaf11514da8b98/) JPMorganChase · Plano, TX, United States ### [Senior Security Assurance Program Manager and Principal Security Assurance Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/33f7c9e9b9ab025e1ca9/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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