11d ago
$146,500.00 - $219,700.00/yr

Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) – Manager Programs 2

United States-New York-Buffalomid
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Key Responsibilities

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program,

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

 

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The  SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. 

Responsibilities

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman –  SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

 

  • →Has served at least 180 days on active duty
  • →Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
  • →Will receive an honorable discharge
  • →Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
  • →Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
  • →Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

The essential responsibilities and expectations may include but are not limited to the following:

  • →Own end-to-end execution of complex programs
  • →Manage cross-program dependencies
  • →Build strong customer relationships based on transparency, disciplined execution and clear communication of risks, dependencies and tradeoffs
  • →Serve as a senior leader in requirements definition, proposal development, contract negotiations and change management
  • →Establish disciplined programmatic control of engineering change, including assessment of technical, cost, schedule, contractual and downstream production impacts before commitments are made
  • →Maintain direct awareness of execution across programs and proactively remove barriers, resolve cross-program conflicts and drive closure of critical issues
  • →Forecast and achieve financial performance objectives across the portfolio while maintaining appropriate contractual scope discipline
  • →Prepare and present briefings to senior internal and external stakeholders
  • →Owns and drives execution outcomes, maintain direct awareness of program health across all functions, and proactively remove barriers before they impact customer and business commitments
  • →Promotes a program culture focused on outcomes, execution discipline, open communication, cross-functional alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • →Understands organizational and contractual boundaries and appropriately challenges requirements or commitments that create unacceptable program, technical or business risk
  • →Makes timely risk-informed decisions using facts and sound judgement in situations where information is incomplete
  • →Builds customer confidence through transparency and consistent execution
  • →Approaches difficult issues directly and professionally

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Programs 2 within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting, and Survivability (MSTS) Division's Amherst Systems Operating Unit in Buffalo, NY. The Amherst Systems OU develops and delivers realistic threat simulation systems for testing and training of electronic warfare systems around the world.


Requirements

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  • Experience managing transition of complex systems through development, production, fielding and sustainment
  • Experience managing fixed price and cost type contracts and applying programmatic and contractual discipline in environments with evolving requirements
  • Experience integrating hardware and software development activities across multiple contracts or organizational boundaries
  • Experience planning and executing lab, integration, test, or other technical infrastructure
  • Program leadership experience with an Integrated Product Team (IPT) focused execution framework
  • Experience with logistics, sustainment, and lifecycle support
  • Leadership of large-scale proposal development and contract change efforts
  • Experience leading complex programs with multifaceted scope inclusive of production, fielding, and sustainment

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-New York-Buffalo
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year
$146,500–$219,700 a year
170% above the $67,746 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,715 salaries).
Posted
11 days ago
Employer
has 6,234 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
October 22, 2026
First seen
October 22, 2026
Last seen
November 2, 2026

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Northrop Grumman (SkillBridge) – Manager Programs 2$146,500.00 - $219,700.00