Program Director 1 (Active Top Secret clearance required) - Space

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10186136

• Category: Program Management
• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America - Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1At 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. 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.Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division, Space Security (SpS) Business Unit (BU) is seeking a Director 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ with frequent travel between the sites as well as the Launch Site and various Customer facilities.This position is responsible for leading a team of diverse technical specialties through all phases of shaping, capture, architecting, design, integration, test and fielding of a unique, revolutionary space mission. If selected, the incumbent would be simultaneously responsible for leading execution of the current execution phase and capturing the next iterations of this capability.Program Directors are responsible for guiding their team through all phases of the program life cycle from inception through startup, execution, and completion.Primary responsibilities include:
  • Work with Space Security leadership to develop and communicate an organizational or mission roadmap.
  • Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities.
  • Establishing an efficient program organizational structure and processes.
  • Identifying, allocating and managing program resources.
  • Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT).
  • Measuring and reporting program performance to the customer and NG leadership.
  • Delivering clear and compelling presentations to stakeholders.
  • Participating in the negotiation of contracts and key terms.
  • Establishing design concepts and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
  • Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work.
  • Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.
  • Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.
  • Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope.
  • Conducting thorough risk management practices.Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree and 10 years, or master's degree and 7 years' experience supporting U.S. Government programs.
    • At least one technical degree from a nationally accredited institution.
    • Currently holds and ability to maintain Top Secret clearance.
    • 5+ years' experience working on space system programs.
    • 5 years of familiarity with Northrop Grumman program execution.
    • Ability to travel up to 5 days per month.
    • Business Acumen: Knowledge of business and financial concepts.
    • Communications: Ability to manage communications with stakeholders.
    • Issue & Problem Resolution: Proactive approach to issue and problem resolution.
    • Program Integration: Ability to manage program interdependencies.
    • Risk & Opportunity: Experience addressing uncertainty through an organized approach.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Currently holds and ability to maintain Top Secret//SCI clearance.
      • Four years of demonstrated success leading high-performance teams.
      • Previous experience as a Program Director or Portfolio Director.
      • Advanced degree in either STEM or Business Management.
      • Experience as a Program Manager leading a development program with a contractual value of at least $100M.
      • 5 or more years of relevant experience supporting DoD or IC contracts.
      • Experience with cost-plus and fixed-price contract types.
      • Experience with counterspace architectures, missions, technologies, or customers.
      • Capture Management: Insight into customer considerations.
      • Technical Performance: Ability to establish a technical performance baseline.
      • Requirements: Ability to define and confirm requirements throughout the program life cycle.
      • Planning, Scheduling & Earned Value: Ability to develop and control program plans and cost baselines.
      • Customer intimacy: Seeks and incorporates input from customers.Salary Range: $187,700 - $325,900Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
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