RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.
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 kept us at the forefront of technological advancement – from the first flight across the Atlantic, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history; they’re making history.
We are seeking a** Director Programs 1** to join the** Program Management Development organization **within the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) sector.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. _We do the right thing: _upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. _We commit to shared success: _operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally**, ****We pioneer:** setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute Non‑Advocate Reviews (NARs), Program Start‑Up Reviews (PSRs), and Independent Reviews for the sector.
- Ensure each review team is staffed with competent subject matter experts (SMEs), and that review processes and tools effectively assess risks, opportunities, and program executability.
- Brief NAR, PSR, and Independent Review Team (IRT) results to division, sector, and corporate executives, as required.
- Coordinate with the Corporate NAR team, as required.
- Maintain and strengthen the Program Management Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP) and manage requirements that flow down to programs within the sector.
- Maintain and strengthen Program Management process flow diagrams in Nimbus.
- Prepare and deliver Program Management training materials (in person, virtual, or LX‑based), as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below.
- Related experience includes professional and/or military experience in program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management–related functions.
- 3 years in a program or project leadership role
- Experience leading a multi‑functional team.
- Demonstrated Program Management Framework (PMF) Acumen.
- Thorough knowledge of program management for development, production, and sustainment programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and persuasively in both verbal and written form with executive leadership.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to support on‑site reviews.
- Active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) that is in scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years).
- Ability to attain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable time, as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a Program Manager on a proposal team that completed a NAR.
- Experience as a P&L Program Manager.
- Active, in‑scope US Government Top Secret clearance.
- Current/active Special Program Access (SAP).
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00
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.
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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.