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Program Integration Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

Los Angeles, CAJob$133–200K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$133–200K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Program Integration Manager for its Air Warfare Systems and Advanced Programs Operating Unit, based on-site in Northridge, California. Reporting to the Advanced Weapons Business Unit Chief of Staff, the manager will lead project managers and coordinate program integration across the unit. The role supports program execution, leadership visibility, financial and schedule oversight, proposals, and process improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementBusiness ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipProject CoordinationFinancial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingCost Performance AnalysisFinancial MetricsVariance AnalysisGovernment ContractingGovernment ProcurementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePointBusiness AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentReport DevelopmentInformation ManagementEarned Value ManagementCost ForecastingEstimate at Completion Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's With 8+ Years or Master's With 6+ Years or 12 YearsU.S. Government Secret ClearancePMP or Equivalent CertificationCost Account Management CertificationActive Secret Clearance With SCI or SAP

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Defense Systems (NGDS) Advanced Weapons Business Unit is seeking a Program Integration Manager in support of the Air Warfare Systems and Advanced Programs Operating Unit . This position will report directly to the Advanced Weapons BU Chief of Staff. The position is based on-site in Northridge, CA .

The selected candidate will be a key member of the OU leadership team and should thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse responsibilities, and collaboration across all levels and functions. The role involves frequent interaction with senior leadership, exposure to sensitive programs and new business activities, and requires considerable tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment.

This leader will also manage a team of Project Managers who will support overall program integration across the Operating Unit. In addition to supporting some of our most meaningful and exciting missions, this role gives the selected candidate the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to how the business and portfolio operate.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Primary responsibilities are included but not limited to:

  • Serve as a core member of the Program Management team, overseeing program execution and helping establish and maintain a disciplined management cadence that ensures visibility to critical tasks and milestones.

  • Lead and/or coordinate a team of program integrators and cross-functional partners to drive horizontal and vertical integration across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensuring the health of the program, people, processes, and tools.

  • Support cost, schedule, and technical requirements; identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout execution.

  • Support program reporting and leadership reviews, including weekly status reviews and heading checks, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress, changes, and issues.

  • Support proposal and capture activities across multiple contracts as needed.

  • Participate in and help drive process improvement initiatives, including change management and program execution best practices.

  • Ensure deliverables required by Division level business rhythms are coordinated among the staff and delivered on-time.

  • Enable Program Integration Team (PIT) organization to effectively support Program Management across all NGDS Program Monitoring and Controls Processes and the execution of programs

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant professional experience, supporting U.S. Government contracts/customers, program or project management, business operations, and/or technical programs. 12 years of experience are required in lieu of a formal degree.

  • Experience in project/program management, business management, or cross-functional team leadership, including responsibility for coordinating project activities, deliverables, schedules, and/or stakeholder requirements.

  • Demonstrated experience analyzing program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost performance, financial metrics, and/or variance analysis, and developing recommendations for program or business leadership.

  • Experience working in a U.S. Government contracting or other regulated environment, including defense contracting, government procurement, or a comparable regulated environment.

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint to perform business analysis, develop presentations/reports, manage information, and/or support project execution.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification or equivalent project/program management certification.

  • Experience working within Northrop Grumman organizational structures, processes, policies, and procedures including collaboration across multiple functional organizations.

  • Cost Account Management (CAM) certification or prior CAM experience, including application of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles such as cost forecasting, variance analysis, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) development.

  • Current/active Secret clearance with SCI and/or SAP access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Program Management

How this job compares

Set against the 11,445 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$133–200K/yr
  • California median$146–220K/yr1,136 salary ranges
  • US median$120–205K/yr9,031 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 10% below the California median midpoint ($185K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,440 open Program Manager jobs in California and 11,445 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,642 postings).
Education
4,830 of the 11,445 open Program Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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