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TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Human Resources and Talent Team are seeking an Executive Recruiter to research, recruit, and attract top talent that shares the company’s vision and values.

​Location: Falls Church, VA (onsite) – virtual telecommuters will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full life‑cycle senior executive recruiting across multiple business sectors.

• Develop executive search strategies and employ proactive, creative candidate identification and research.

• Conduct outreach, networking, and sourcing of candidates; qualify and interview prospects.

• Manage internal client and stakeholder relationships and oversee the recruiting process from offer negotiation to closing.

• Participate in staff‑planning activities and interview internal clients to determine hiring needs.

• Interface effectively with senior leadership and collaborate closely with peers.

• Deliver measurable results quickly while maintaining high quality.

• Remain calm under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, and juggle competing priorities.

• Serve as a trusted relationship manager, demonstrating high integrity, independence, and strong organizational skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least 15 years of relevant experience, preferably within Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, and/or the Industrial sector; 13 years required with a master’s degree.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience recruiting senior‑level executives in the aerospace, defense, federal, or public‑sector markets, either in a corporate setting or at an executive search firm.

• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with staff and clients.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and applying non‑traditional sourcing strategies.

• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

• Strong capability to juggle priorities and manage multiple competing demands simultaneously.

• High level of client‑service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, fluid environment.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Tenacity, intellectual curiosity, drive, and a results‑oriented mindset.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,000.00 - $219,500.00

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.