Space Sector Engineering Chief of Staff
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Space Sector Engineering Chief of Staff to join the Space Systems Sector Engineering leadership team. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Sector Engineering and is based 100% onsite in McLean, Virginia. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The role supports executive operations, including planning, preparing, and coordinating the Engineering VP’s leadership engagements and executive priorities. The Chief of Staff works across functional leadership to align expectations, drive accountability for executive deliverables, track commitments, integrate and report status, elevate issues requiring leadership decisions, and support timely completion and improvement initiatives. The position also coordinates sector-level engagements, prepares executive reports and dashboards using metrics and analysis, and coordinates action tracking across regional and disciplinary leadership. The successful candidate will bring planning and program experience, a record of business operations and execution, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to influence throughout the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related professional experience, or a master’s degree and at least 5 years of related professional experience; 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
- At least 3 years preparing and delivering formal presentations to upper-level or executive leadership, including presenting program status, metrics, or strategic outcomes and recommendations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, such as leading direct reports, project teams, or cross-functional initiatives, including assigning tasks, tracking performance, and achieving defined goals.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and SAP access.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence up and down the chain of command.
- A proven track record of innovation, problem solving, and career development.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and SAP access.
- Demonstrated experience with cross-campus, cross-sector, or multi-discipline collaboration.
- Experience working across typical organizational, site, or sector boundaries.
- Comprehensive knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate leadership commitments, deliverables, and initiatives supporting engineering goals and Sector Operating Objectives.
- Lead functional projects as requested by the Vice President of Engineering.
- Prepare the Sector Engineering VP for senior-level internal meetings and customer engagements by providing relevant information and materials, including talking points and background information.
- Support business and functional rhythms and coordinate development reviews and periodic reporting of actions and applicable metrics.
- Coordinate staff deliverables required by sector-level business rhythms and ensure timely delivery.
- Serve as a focal point for communication and collaboration among functional and business stakeholders, as applicable.
- Anticipate and proactively manage materials, data, and presentation needs for upcoming meetings and events.
- Support employee engagement activities, including VP Leaders Site Visits.
- Track executive commitments, integrate and report status, elevate issues requiring leadership decisions, and work with accountable leaders to support timely completion.
- Coordinate sector-level engagements and prepare executive reports and dashboards using metrics and analysis.
- Coordinate action tracking across regional and disciplinary leadership.
- Lead improvement initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- 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
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
