Programs Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission System sector is seeking a Programs Director to support the Advanced Land Sensors operating unit as the Development Programs Director.  The Director will be responsible for strategy development, business capture, program management and profit/loss objectives for a diverse portfolio of programs and captures. The individual will be responsible for leading a team of program and capture managers and matrixed staff in effective operations and for creating a cohesive team across the entire operating unit. The Director should develop a clearly-defined vision and objectives for the team.

Program Directors are responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (capture leadership and proposal development) through completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Directing and leading a multi-disciplinary team in support of program requirements
• Executing on strategic planning and cost / schedule focused delivery
• Developing and delivering presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders
• Cultivating customer relationships/intimacy
• Executing programs of various contract types (FFP, CPFF)
• Developing capture strategies and plans
• Creating program Statements of Work
• Negotiating and establishing schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions
• Participating as an OU leader in key recurring operations, including: program management reviews, capture reviews, staff meetings, etc.
• Adhering to all internal processes for Program Management

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Math (or related discipline) with 12 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree in equivalent discipline and 10 years of relevant experience
• Program management (profit & loss) experience on DoW efforts
• Competence in budget and program acquisition processes
• Experience in the technical development and qualification of military sensors
• Strong cost, schedule, technical, management and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to align Northrop Grumman capabilities with customer mission objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation skills, organizational and time management skills, and a strong sales/marketing presence
• Experience establishing a capabilities roadmap to brief the customer base for requirements generation
• Active DoW Secret security clearance with ability to be cleared for restricted programs; OR DoE equivalent with ability to be cleared for restricted programs
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience in the ground radar marketplace
• Program Management experience with multiple complex advanced development programs
• Demonstrated experience managing a program through the complete lifecycle
• Active DoW Top Secret Clearance; OR DoE equivalent
• Active restricted progr