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Program Manager 1

5 days ago Clinton, UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No 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, Space Systems, is currently recruiting for a Program Manager 1 to join our team. This position will be supporting Propulsion Systems located at the Hill Air Force Base, Utah, facility.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
Roles and Responsibilities:
This Program Manager position oversees various portions of scope within the Propulsion Subsystem Support Contract (PSSC). The primary location for this position is Hill AFB, Utah or Promontory, UT with occasional travel to the other site.
The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of aging surveillance, sustainment, and demilitarization activities and plays a key role in future business capture. It is currently intended for this position to lead the Cracked Propellant Study task order which investigates effects on service life of the MMIII Stage 1 motor with propellant cracks. Seven live motors will have cracks initiated at Promontory Utah and static tested at AFRL. Other live motor (non-combustive) tests will be done at Promontory. The tests will be used to develop and correlate crack propagation models for service life predictions.

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Emphasis is placed on working closely with project engineering and the Air Force customer to determine priorities and deliver on-time with high technical quality. PSSC is a cost-plus award fee contract.
Program Execution

Plan and execute program successfully by managing safety, quality, schedule, people, materials, technology, and cost

Continuously drive for results and challenge the status quo to meet customer's needs

Have proven ability to influence others positively

Work successfully with cross functional team to deliver high quality product

Program Team Management

Provide leadership and direction to the program team while leveraging the skill sets of each team member

Lead a multi-discipline, multi-faceted team to successful performance of critical milestone events

Coordinate the performance of program functions (such as supply chain, contract, finance, and operations)

Ability to provide verbal and written information clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to Air Force customers

Position program and team for long term success on subsequent contracts

Identify and assess risk with appropriate mitigating actions

Schedule Management

Establish plans and schedules in alignment with contract objectives

Ensure that the programs/projects are on schedule to the program milestones

Financial Performance

Manage budgets and update EAC performance for internal reviews

Present status and overall performance to internal customers

Forecast financial performance and staffing needs

Contract Structure & Pricing

Support contract negotiations, endorse final price/contract terms and resolve contract issues

Complete negotiations on contractual requirements and support delivery of all CDRL deliverables on-time to customer team

Technical Performance

Guide and provide feedback on processes, materials, tooling, facilities and suppliers based on lessons learned and customer feedback,

Drive technical excellence by setting program standards, working closely with technical team, balancing risk, and delivering performance

Clearly communicate difficult technical challenges/issues to customers and management

Business Development

Support advocacy initiatives to promote additional Minuteman aging pursuits

Aid in proposal preparation for subsequent program contracts

Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions for unique customer problems and transition into value-added program scope

Basic Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; Master's degree and 3 years of related experience

Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Secret Clearance.

Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization, both internally and externally

Additional Information

Must be a U.S. citizen and have a Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

A knowledge of launch vehicles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), solid rocket motor materials, processes, manufacturing, key suppliers, tooling, testing, facilities, lessons learned, etc.

Experience in solid rocket motor design, development, and manufacturing

Understanding of government customer requirements, both technically and financially

Relevant experience at various levels of responsibility within a matrix organization

Experience as CAM and/or past profit/loss accountability

Experience with customer relationship management

Experience in cost and schedule controls, including IMS management and familiarity with earned value principles

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401K

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Clinton, UT
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10201836
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-07-26T12:50:31

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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