Program Control Manager 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Program Control Manager – Manager Level 2 your role at Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? Our Program Control Manager will have oversight for all program-related business management activities, including partnering with the Organizational Unit Director to ensure organizational financial goals are achieved, ensure superior financial performance and ensure the customer’s mission is achieved. This role will be responsible for the management and development of a program control analyst team. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: Assist with program resource management, including cost estimation, allocation, tracking and analysis Prepare Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) and responsible for final review Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts Review all contractual documents related to the applicable programs and assist with contract negotiations, as needed Oversee cash management to ensure timely invoices and collections Other duties as assigned Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree No clearance required to start Leadership experience or people management experience Earned Value (EV) experience including understanding of Earned Value guidelines Experience with MS Office Suite, including MS Excel Preferred Qualifications: Proposal preparation, strategy development or evaluation experience Experience with Cognos Financial Forecasting System, Cobra Earned Value Management or SAP Understanding of DoD contracts and government cost accounting standard Knowledge of government program budgeting and forecasting, and Annual Operating Plan development Financial analysis presentation experience Soft Skills: Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization Strong problem solving or organizational skills Collaborative mindset As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00 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.

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