Program Director 1 (Research & Advanced Design)

Northrop Grumman

72d • $187,700 - $281,500

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) sector is seeking a Program Director 1 to lead the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) directorate within the Research and Advanced Design (RAD) division. This position is located in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 7 years of related experience
• Related experience includes project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions
• At least 3 years’ experience in program/project management
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Active, in-scope Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain special program access (SAP/PAR) and TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

• Current TS/SCI
• Degree in a related STEM discipline
• Prior roles involving Profit & Loss responsibility, contract execution, and business growth
• Experience with ABMS, Project Convergence, and/or Overmatch
• International business execution experience
• Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals
• Experience engaging, briefing, and influencing customer executive leaders
• Breadth of knowledge and experience across NG and USG products, systems, missions, and operations
• Experience with Government Reference Architectures or Modular Open Systems Approach architectures

Responsibilities

• Positively lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team across multiple contracts
• Execution of $100M+ P&L portfolio with expectations to grow the AOP year over year
• Identify and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and FOPRs related to JADC2
• Briefings to customers at the flag officer level and NG leadership up to the Sector President
• Drive horizontal integration of JADC2 technologies and architectures across the sector into AS Franchise Programs and Key Captures
• Collaboration across NG Sectors to drive integrated solutions
• Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success
• Leadership of a team of matrixed reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles
• Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success
• Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree