F-35 FR&S Director
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Director 1 to support the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment (FR&S) operating unit within the Air Dominance division. Based in El Segundo, California, the role supports profit and loss execution across a portfolio that includes fleet modification, spares and repairs, product support and engineering services, and support equipment for more than 1,350 F-35 weapon systems worldwide. The position reports to the FR&S OU Senior Director, F-35 Program. The Director leads all phases of the FR&S program life cycle, from proposal development through startup, execution, and contract closeout. The role manages the quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance of FR&S contracts, leads cross-functional teams, builds customer relationships, develops business opportunities, and manages program resources and suppliers. The role also supports financial performance, contract negotiations, risk and opportunity management, compliance, and the development of junior program managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or a Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years of related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 8 years of related experience, or a Master of Science in STEM and 7 years of related experience.
- Related experience must include professional and/or military experience in one or more of project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, design, development, full-rate production, or business management functions.
- At least 3 years in program or project leadership roles.
- Profit and loss responsibility, with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets and use Earned Value Management.
- Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on the F-35 program.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense sustainment programs or contracts.
- Experience interfacing with external customers.
- Experience supporting aircraft MRO&U operations in flightline, field-level, or depot maintenance or modification environments.
- Experience generating aircraft technical documentation, handling field engineering action requests, and providing engineering support for fielded aircraft.
- Experience managing domestic and international suppliers or subcontracts.
- Experience executing spares and repairs contracts.
- Prior military experience, particularly F-35 experience in maintenance, logistics, depot management, and/or sustainment.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional Integrated Program Teams to meet program quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
- Drive predictable program performance through regular measurement and management of key performance metrics.
- Cultivate customer relationships and develop opportunities within the customer community, including with prime contractor Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
- Develop new business opportunities through long-term strategic planning, capture planning, proposals, and business plans.
- Optimize the FR&S operating unit to address customer requirements, influencing change in internal and external sub-organizations as needed.
- Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
- Identify, allocate, and manage program resources, including workforce planning.
- Participate in negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.
- Develop and adhere to program, business, and technical baselines, including use of Earned Value Management tools.
- Ensure program teams understand and adhere to contract scope and manage change through appropriate processes.
- Conduct risk and opportunity management, including identification, mitigation, and realization.
- Develop and manage suppliers to meet program objectives.
- Adhere to internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
- Help develop and mentor junior program managers across the business unit.
- Manage all phases of the FR&S program life cycle, from proposal development through startup, execution, and contract closeout.
- Manage the quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance of FR&S contracts.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
