Director of Programs 1 (Research & Advanced Design)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) sector is seeking a Director of Programs 1 to join the qualified individuals within the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) division. This leadership role is located in El Segundo, CA. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible. Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below , OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below
- Related experience includes project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable period amount of time as determined by the business needs
Nice To Haves
- Current U.S. government Top Secret security clearance
- Degree in related STEM discipline
- Prior roles involving Profit & Loss responsibility, contract execution, and business growth
- International business capture and execution experience
- Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals
- Experience engaging, briefing, and influencing customer executive leaders
Responsibilities
- Positively lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team across multiple contracts
- Execution of growing P&L portfolio with expectations to capture workshare with aligned to government expenditures
- Identify and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and FOPRs
- Briefings to customers at the flag officer level and NG executive leadership
- Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success
- Leadership of a team of matrixed reports where you will define goals, define composition of team members, and ensure the team is continuously performing into expanded roles
- Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success
- Set a vision and articulate resource, personnel, and facility requirements to achieve financial and technological commitments
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- flexible work arrangements
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- phenomenal learning opportunities
- exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- very friendly team environment
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
