RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

The Senior Director will report directly to the Vice President, White House and Office of the Secretary of War Customer Relations Team within the Corporate Global Business Development organization. 

Located in Falls Church, VA, the selected candidate will be responsible for expanding and maintaining effective customer relations between Northrop Grumman and the Department of War, focused on the Office of the Deputy Secretary of War, OUSW-Policy, OUSW R&E, OUSW A&S, and the Joint Staff.  The Senior Director will also be prepared to engage across the interagency to support Northrop Grumman objectives.  

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Designing, coordinating, and executing customer engagement plans in support of the NGC priority programs.

• Providing key insights into DoW policy, programmatic, budgetary, and legislative initiatives affecting NGC equities. 

• Effectively representing NGC senior leadership views and positions with senior Department of War staff, leadership and others across the interagency.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of combined U.S. Government service and/or business development experience including management and leadership experience; Master's degree with 13 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience with the Department of War and impactful relationships with the target customer.

• Top Secret security clearance with SCI; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Proven ability to think strategically and integrate policy, political, requirement, and budgetary arguments to best inform senior U.S. Government civilian and military decision makers.

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.

• Knowledgeable of the PPBE, and ongoing changes to MDAP and Acquisition Reform.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience navigating and coordinating with the U.S. interagency. 

• Master’s degree in National Security or related discipline.

• Executive presence to include a high level of confidence, integrity, and hands on approach to problem solving both internal and external to the company.

• A team player, self-starter, with a strong work ethic and ability to work cooperatively across the organization without significant staff support.

Primary Level Salary Range: $242,100.00 - $363,100.00

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.