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Northrop Grumman

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Sentinel Subcontract Payload Re-Entry System Product Manager 3 - BOSS 12761-1

Northrop Grumman · Roy, Utah, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$139k–$209kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Product Manager is responsible for managing the Payload Re-Entry System subcontract, including oversight of cost, schedule, and technical performance. They will enforce Statement of Work execution, manage risks, and ensure adherence to program requirements and customer expectations.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Subcontract managementEarned Value Management SystemCost Account ManagementTechnical advisoryMulti-disciplinary team leadershipMechanical designAvionics engineeringOrdnance systems

ALSO MENTIONED

Sentinel ProgramSubcontract ManagementPayload Re-Entry SystemEVMSCost Account ManagerMechanical DesignAvionicsOrdnance SystemsSecret ClearanceRisk Management

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, along with an active US Secret clearance. Required technical expertise includes Earned Value Management System (EVMS) application, subcontract management, and experience with mechanical design or avionics.

About Northrop Grumman

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Questions about this role

Is this Northrop Grumman role remote?
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What does it pay?
The posting lists $139,100–$208,700 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.

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  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  • CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
  • 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 is seeking a Subcontract Payload Re-Entry System Product Manager 3 . This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

The Product Lead’s primary responsibilities are to manage the Payload Re-Entry System’s subcontract including the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance. This subcontract involves the design, manufacture, and testing of the Payload Re-Entry Subsystem.

What you will get to do

  • Enforcement of subcontractor execution of a Statement of Work (SOW) and support of contract modifications as necessary
  • Risk and Opportunity development and management to include seeking management reserve funding to effectively mitigate program risk
  • Resolution of technical and operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of technical advisement, subject matter experts (SMEs), or focused oversight of the subcontractor
  • Evaluation of supplier performance including the development and execution of incentive and award fee plans
  • Measuring and reporting program performance through development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing EVMS principles
  • Leadership of identification, allocation, tracking, and completion of program requirements. Management of cost, schedule and technical performance of complex projects and dynamic priorities across multiple baselines and operational locations
  • Ensuring the team understands and adheres to customer expectations, contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
  • Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
  • Supporting the preparation and approval of proposals, ROMs, ECPs, specifications, and operating budgets

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 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience

Active US Government Secret clearance investigated within the last 6 years and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

2 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

  • 2 years of experience working with a subcontractor in a technical advisory role
  • 2 years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary team

Experience with mechanical design and analysis of metallic structures, avionics engineering, and the design of ordnance systems

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

Current Top Secret, SCI, and/or Special Access clearance

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • Knowledge of configuration management best practices, scheduling, and cost estimation
  • Experience performing technical evaluation of supplier proposals

Subcontract negotiation and definitization

Experience overseeing subcontracts for performance and accountability

fast-paced engineering environment

  • Experience on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) or other missile programs
  • Experience leading hardware procurement/supply chain operations
  • Strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

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This listing comes from Northrop Grumman's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 3 Oct 2026.