Weapons Integration Program Manager 3 - Northrop Grumman

Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Weapons Aircraft Integration Program Manager 3 for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit located in Northridge, CA. Our Advanced Weapons team designs, develops, manufactures and integrates missile systems that support U.S. national and allied security objectives.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have a current U.S. Government DoW Secret clearance with ability to get a Sensitive Access Program (SAP) clearance .

DESCRIPTION:

The Weapons Integration Program Manager 3 will own end‑to‑end delivery of missile integration programs for 4th and advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. This role drives cross‑functional teams—including systems engineering, software, test & evaluation, logistics, and contracting—to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and compliant fielding of our missile solutions. The incumbent will serve as the primary interface with the Air Force, Joint Program Offices, and key industry partners while maintaining rigorous adherence to schedule, budget, and performance baselines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full program lifecycle from integration planning through flight testing, platform certification, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
• Plan and execute integration of tactical missiles across multiple aircraft platforms via multiple simultaneous contracts.
• Develop program scope, objectives, and success criteria; establish and maintain the integrated master schedule (IMS), risk/opportunity register, and cost baselines.
• Execute a comprehensive risk and opportunity management process to identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks.
• Serve as the primary liaison between DoD acquisition offices, aircraft OEMs, subsystem suppliers, and test ranges to plan and execute safe store separation, telemetry verification, and live‑fire flight tests.
• Lead major programmatic reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Own the program budget—authorizing expenditures, tracking forecasts, and achieving cost‑to‑complete and EVMS performance targets.
• Develop new business opportunities through long‑range strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team of program managers, engineers, logistics, and acquisition specialists.
• Prepare and present program status reports, risk assessments, and decision briefs to senior leadership and customers.

The selected candidate will also oversee technical and operational execution of missile‑to‑aircraft integration, including: