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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is seeking a Program Manager 3. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, Utah. What You’ll Get To Do: * Develop and communicate an organizational vision, roadmap, and program structure for the SLCM-N Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phase. * Lead integrated program teams, allocating resources, workforce planning, and managing suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives. * Serve as the primary customer liaison, cultivating relationships, capturing new opportunities, and representing NG in negotiations, program reviews, and senior-level presentations. * Define system architecture, requirements, verification, and specialty engineering; establish design concepts and engineering effort for research, development, integration, and test. * Establish and manage program baselines, master plans, schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM) cost-schedule controls. * Identify, track, and resolve program requirements, risks, and opportunities through formal risk-management and control-board processes. * Measure and report program performance to NG leadership and the customer, ensuring adherence to contract scope and internal policies. * Oversee government-provided property, information, and special-access requirements, ensuring compliance with security clearances. * Drive continuous improvement of processes, policies, and industry-standard practices across the program. * Deliver clear, compelling briefings and presentations to senior stakeholders, customers, and external partners. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 & Wellness Resources \- Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. You’ll Bring These Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or program management or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. * Minimum of four years leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, achieving all requirements as project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager. * Minimum of three years demonstrated success leading high-performance teams or...