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Director 1 Programs (Active Top Secret clearance required) - Space Security

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Northrop Grumman

Director 1 Programs (Active Top Secret clearance required) - Space Security

Dulles, VA

Requisition ID: R10185912
Category: Program Management
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Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
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Clearance Type: Top Secret
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Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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Positions Available: 1
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's Rapid Innovation Office (part of the Space Security Business Unit in the Tactical Space Systems Division) is looking for a Program Director (Director 1) to lead the Advanced Missions Portfolio, an exciting and challenging group of programs focused on fielding several first-of-kind missions.

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This position is responsible for leading a team of program managers through all phases of the program lifecycle including shaping, capture, studying, architecting, designing, integration, test and fielding. The selected candidate will be simultaneously responsible for leading execution of several executing programs and leading the capture of other more nascent efforts. The selected candidate will be in an influential position of shaping a critical portion of the nation's future counterspace architecture. Included within these responsibilities is the primary objective to deliver on all contractual requirements within cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies.
Program Directors are responsible for guiding their teams through all phases of the program life cycle from inception (customer shaping, proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

Work with Space Security leadership and assigned staff to develop and communicate an organizational or mission roadmap.

* Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.

* Establishing an efficient portfolio organizational structure and processes, flowed to each program.

* Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning

* Leading and directing a team of program managers responsible for cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives.

* Measuring and reporting program performance to the customer and NG leadership

* Delivering clear and compelling presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders

* Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

* Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

* Creation, review and finalization of program Statements of Work

* Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements

* Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines

* Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools

* Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.

* Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards

* Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.

* Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.

* Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 13 years, or master's degree and 11 years experience supporting U.S. Government programs and/or project management in other industries.

* At least one technical degree (science, math, engineering, computer science) from a nationally accredited institution

* Currently holds and ability to maintain Top Secret clearance and ability to gain additional Special Accesses

* 5+ years' experience working on space system programs (i.e., satellites, space-to-ground communications, command and control, space vehicle operations, etc.)

* Experience as a Program Manager leading a program or portfolio of programs with a total contractual value of at least $20M or the Deputy Program Manager leading a development program of at least $50M.

* Four years of demonstrated success leading high-performance teams of at least 10 people and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.

* Ability to travel up to 5 days per month (on average). Travel may include customer visits, subcontractor visits, mission partner visits and/or relevant Conference events.

* Business Acumen: The ability to apply knowledge of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions and performance.

* Communications: The ability to manage communications with assigned staff and other stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs

* Issue & Problem Resolution: The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program.

* Program Integration: The ability to identify, orchestrate, coordinate and control the management activities and processes that integrate program interdependencies throughout their life cycle to achieve successful program completion.

* Risk & Opportunity: Experience addressing uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans to resolve or minimize impact.

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Preferred Qualifications:

Currently holds and ability to maintain Top Secret//SCI clearance and ability to gain additional Special Accesses

* Previous experience as a Program Director or Portfolio Director with P&L responsibilities

* Advanced degree in either STEM or Business Management

* Experience as a Program Manager leading a development program with a contractual value of at least $50M.

* 10 or more years of relevant experience supporting DoD or IC contracts and customers

* 12 or more years' experience working on space system programs (i.e., satellites, space-to-ground communications, command and control, space vehicle operations, etc.)

* Experience with space security architectures, missions, technologies, or customers

* Capture Management: Insight into customer technical, financial, political, and cultural considerations and the ability to shape customer expectations with a solution that satisfies their needs and is advantageous to the company.

* Technical Performance: The ability to establish a technical performance baseline to monitor and compare key program technical performance measures, assess program status.

* Requirements: The ability to define, document, analyze, trace, prioritize, and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycle.

* Planning, Scheduling & Earned Value: The ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.

* Customer intimacy: Seeks and incorporates input from customers and understand their expectations. Demonstrates commitment and energy to meet customer needs. Builds strong relationships with strategic partners and key suppliers.

Salary Range: $217,300 - $325,900
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Dulles, VA 20166, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10185912
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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