{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cc12da8c36c3272b9b059019","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc12da8c36c3272b9b059019","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc12da8c36c3272b9b059019","title":"Program Manager 2 - Deputy Program Manager","description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\nCLEARANCE TYPE: SCI\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\nDescription\nAt 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.\nNorthrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support the Advanced Mission & Space Processing (AMSP) Operating Unit’s Resilient Missile Warning/Tracking Ground Management Integration program onsite in Boulder, CO. A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible.\nThe Deputy’s primary responsibility will be supporting the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will help lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.\nWhat You’ll Get To Do;\nProgram Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:\nCultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community\nDeveloping new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans\nEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations\nLeading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives\nMeasuring and reporting program performance\nDelivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders\nParticipating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions\nEstablishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test\nCreation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work\nIdentification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements\nEstablishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines\nDevelopment and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools\nIdentifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning\nManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)\nManaging suppliers to meet program objectives\nAdherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards\nEnsuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities\nDevelopment and adherence to master plans and schedules\nConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.\nExperience leading the technical performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager\nDemonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal\nActive Secret security clearance level at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SCI clearances.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or similar field.\nActive/current DoD Top Secret clearance\nDemonstrated ability to obtain SCI.\nExperience in leading new product development (hardware and software).\nDemonstrated expertise in planning, designing, and integrating Ground Entry Points (GEP) – including site assessments, logistics coordination, and compliance with regulations and in‑country laws for OCONUS installations.\nProven record of sub‑contractor management and overseeing multiple vendors.\nExperience managing various contract types to include CPFF, CPIF, FFP.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00\nThe 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.\nDepending 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.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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. 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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.\nNorthrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Deputy Program Manager to support the Advanced Mission & Space Processing (AMSP) Operating Unit’s Resilient Missile Warning/Tracking Ground Management Integration program onsite in Boulder, CO. A successful candidate works well in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the opportunity to define possible.\nThe Deputy’s primary responsibility will be supporting the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will help lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.\nWhat You’ll Get To Do;\nProgram Managers are responsible for managing all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:\nCultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community\nDeveloping new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans\nEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations\nLeading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives\nMeasuring and reporting program performance\nDelivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders\nParticipating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions\nEstablishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test\nCreation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work\nIdentification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements\nEstablishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines\nDevelopment and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools\nIdentifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning\nManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)\nManaging suppliers to meet program objectives\nAdherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards\nEnsuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities\nDevelopment and adherence to master plans and schedules\nConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.\nExperience leading the technical performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager\nDemonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal\nActive Secret security clearance level at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SCI clearances.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or similar field.\nActive/current DoD Top Secret clearance\nDemonstrated ability to obtain SCI.\nExperience in leading new product development (hardware and software).\nDemonstrated expertise in planning, designing, and integrating Ground Entry Points (GEP) – including site assessments, logistics coordination, and compliance with regulations and in‑country laws for OCONUS installations.\nProven record of sub‑contractor management and overseeing multiple vendors.\nExperience managing various contract types to include CPFF, CPIF, FFP.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00\nThe 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.\nDepending 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.\nThe 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.\nNorthrop 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.","datePosted":"2026-07-23T13:23:11.299Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T13:23:11.299Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Northrop Grumman","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Boulder","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cc12da8c36c3272b9b059019"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cc12da8c36c3272b9b059019"}}