Manager Subcontract Programs 3
Quick Summary
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in a technical field or engineering and project management, OR a Master’s degree with 6 years o
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager Subcontract Programs 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Bertram, Texas. Remote work is not available.
- Lead program execution for propulsion-related supplier activities, ensuring milestones are met, and objectives are achieved
- Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities to mitigate challenges and optimize supplier performance
- Track supplier milestone completion and invoicing for forecast accuracy
- Drive resolution of technical issues in collaboration with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders
- Provide frequent, detailed program status updates to internal teams, ensuring leadership and stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and solutions
- Manage and oversee proposal efforts, including supplier coordination and cost analysis to align with program requirements.
- Coordinate and conduct supplier site visits as needed to ensure program compliance, facilitate collaboration, and drive issue resolution
- Work in a fast-paced Program environment with responsibilities including rapid requirements execution, standard parts ordering, scrap/spare/replacement planning and serve as a GSC liaison to the Program Operations and GSC Execution IPTs
This role requires a leadership mindset, strong technical acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in a technical field or engineering and project management, OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in a technical field or engineering and project management. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Must have experience with Microsoft Project and IMS Logic
- Must have material requirements planning and/or advanced planning experience
- Must have experience with complex machined parts including welding and special processes
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Capability to read technical drawings and documents
- Understanding of hardware, material requirements, and critical suppliers for solid rocket motors
- High Proficiency working with MRP/ERP systems
- Ability to communicate complex technical information internal customers
- Experience and understanding FAR/DFAR provisions including the requirements necessary to maintain a government approved contractor approved purchasing system (CPSR)
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting complex proposals of significant value
- Demonstrated experience implementing and executing material program plans to meet program objectives
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $175,400–$263,200 a year
- 222% above the $68,006 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,969 salaries).
- Posted
- 16 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 31, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 13
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- October 31, 2026
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