Program Control Director 1

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

1d • $176,100 - $264,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Program Control Director 1 for its Business Management Cost and Schedule Management Organization. This leadership role is onsite in Melbourne, Florida, and supports all program business management requirements for the Strike Division. The position reports to the Aeronautics Systems Sector Program Control Director 2.

The director leads a large, geographically dispersed team of Cost and Schedule Management professionals. Responsibilities include setting organizational vision and priorities, managing staffing resources, developing leaders, establishing business strategies, prioritizing business requirements, and maintaining compliance with Northrop Grumman business procedures and systems. The role interacts with senior leaders across the company and requires strong business acumen and communication skills.

The successful candidate understands Earned Value Management (EVM), program planning and scheduling, program control, estimates at completion (EAC), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, financial forecasting, and budgeting. The role calls for anticipating issues, analyzing complex problems, developing actionable solutions, coordinating execution with peers, and motivating staff in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, along with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs. Travel is at least 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in business administration, or a master’s degree with 8 years of experience in business administration.
• Experience leading large, multi-level teams, including managers of managers.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), program planning and scheduling, program control, estimates at completion (EAC), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, financial forecasting, and budgeting.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience developing program schedules, performance management baselines (PMBs), and estimates at completion (EACs).
• Familiarity with Long Range Strategic Planning, the Annual Operating Plan, and monthly financial forecasting.
• Proficiency with SAP accounting systems, COBRA or similar project management software, and Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
• Experience leading DCMA/DCAA, Deloitte, and Internal Audit surveillance reviews on Earned Value Management (EVM) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Demonstrated success developing managers and building succession for key roles.
• Experience leading an organization through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, geographically dispersed team of Cost and Schedule Management professionals.
• Set the vision and priorities for the organization.
• Manage Cost and Schedule Management staffing resources.
• Develop a strong bench of leaders.
• Establish business strategies and prioritize business requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Northrop Grumman business procedures and systems.
• Support all program business management requirements for the Strike Division.
• Anticipate issues, analyze complex problems, develop actionable solutions, and drive execution in coordination with peers.
• Develop and motivate staff, emphasizing continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director