Director of Programs 2 - Research & Advanced Design

Northrop Grumman•Beavercreek, OH

130d•$242,100 - $363,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Sector is looking for a Director of Programs 2 to join the Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) Division. This leadership role is located in Dayton, Ohio and cannot be performed remotely. This leadership position will be based in Dayton, Ohio and will frequent travel to other NGAS sites and customer locations throughout the United States. This new role will lead profit & loss for all NGAS efforts at the Dayton, Ohio site and lead development of future technologies that differentiate and discriminate our aeronautics platforms. Partnering with our functional organizations, the Dayton Site Lead will align our existing efforts and grow the capabilities of the site aligned to our Government stakeholders’ technology roadmaps. In this role the candidate will report directly to the Sector Vice President and General Manager of R&AD and will have profit & loss (P&L) responsibility for the shaping, capture, and program execution of a portfolio of early-stage aeronautics research & development and low-rate component manufacturing. With a particular emphasis on advanced survivability technologies. Success in this role will be measured by meeting or exceeding R&AD AOP awards for the existing portfolio, increasing portfolio CAGR for new opportunities, achieving a > 1.0 portfolio book-to-bill, meeting partner NGAS Division award targets, and minimizing schedule variance on product and schedule deliveries. This role will partner closely with our counterpart R&AD and NGAS Division business development, production, and program management teams to establish footholds in new lines of business for Northrop Grumman that have synergies with R&D customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This role directs all phases of Dayton site’s program objectives from inception through completion. Responsible for site specific technical statement of work / performance and overall site operations. He/she oversees all Dayton site program managers. He/she are responsible for all site day to day activities of the Dayton site, including employees timesheets, performance evaluations, property control, facility, safety, security and daily production and directs the work of employees assigned from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. He/she provides leadership, guidance, and career development to all site employees. Ensures adherence to Northrop Grumman and Human Resources policies. Relationship management, capture and program management acumen, and unquestionable integrity and transparency are vital skills necessary for success in this role. This leadership position will manage a matrixed and direct-report workforce of over 400 E/P deployed at the Dayton site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 15 years of related experience as defined below; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 13 years of related experience as defined below
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions.
5 years in program or project leadership roles
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to obtain and maintain special access program(s)
Previous experience managing P&L in the defense and aerospace industry
Background in marketing and sales and proposal development to DARPA, ONR, and/or AFRL
Experience in low-rate or prototype manufacturing of complex weapons systems and/or aircraft
Experience working with executives and senior leaders
Experience leading / aligning teams to achieve a common goal in a dynamic work environment
Experience managing communications with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated depth in technical and business acumen
Experience working with small businesses in supply chains

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering and advanced industry training in program management and capture
Active TS/SCI
Technical leadership or program management experience at a startup or small technical development firm
Profit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets in emerging and competitive markets
The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach
Successful leadership of rapid prototype development programs

Responsibilities

Lead profit and loss for programs executing at the Dayton site
Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop new aircraft concepts that align with emerging mission needs, particularly with AFRL and DARPA
Develop winning business deals in a competitive new aircraft market for prototype development contracts
Obtain early customer funding for aircraft technology maturation efforts
Optimize a program organization for lean operations that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives
Drive predictable program performance, including regular measurement and management of key performance metrics
Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
Identify, allocate and manage program resources, including workforce planning
Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Development and adherence to program, business, and technical baselines
Ensure program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities, and drives performance towards first-flight milestones
Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including risk identification, mitigation and realization
Manage Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Establish relationships with new suppliers and managing those suppliers to meet program objectives