Corporate Director for Navy Programs

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 is currently seeking a new Corporate Director for Navy Programs with Navy Air Warfare programmatic experience and expertise. Reporting to the Vice President, Navy & USMC Programs, the Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships to foster an in-depth understanding of modernization requirements for the United States Navy with an emphasis on the Air Domain (manned and unmanned) capabilities and operations. This individual will orchestrate and coordinate high level customer interface with the Navy and other customer organizations designated by the Vice President. This engagement will be accomplished in collaboration with other corporate and sector teams through internal cross-sector and external strategy development, and external outreach.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate, integrate and synchronize corporate and sector customer engagements and campaign strategies, and facilitate the development of new business opportunities within customer markets.

• Support corporate and sector teams in the design, construction and execution of customer analysis plans, strategic customer approach plans, and customer contact plans.

• Provide inputs for the development of company priority programs.

• Maintain awareness of significant policy, program, budget and legislative initiatives effecting corporate goals.

• This position will be located in Falls Church, VA

Basic Qualifications-

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's degree with twenty or more year’s DoD service and associated experience; in lieu of a degree relevant year of experience can be substituted

• Navy Air Warfare operational, leadership, and management experience.

• Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility.

• The ability to analyze a broad range of issues, and a demonstrated ability in strategic thinking to best influence senior DoD civilian and military decision-makers.

• Experience with DoD programs, budget and requirements process.

• A high level of confidence, integrity and hands on approach to problem solving are required as well as a professional executive presence for interacting with and influencing DoD decision makers, senior management and executives internal and external to the company.

• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen.

• A strong commitment and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment is paramount.

• Ability to work on site in Falls Church, VA

 

Preferred Qualifications -

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Retired senior Naval Officer or Senior Executive

Salary Range: $235,000.00 - $352,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vac