RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics has an opening for an Air Force Research & Advanced Design Program Development Manager 2. This position will be located onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio.

This position, reporting to the Strategy & Growth (S&G) function, and supporting the Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) organization, will work with select customers to identify and pursue innovative technology development programs, create engagement strategies, and ultimately address USG customer needs and warfighting challenges.

The position will be the primary research and technology interface for Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems to a range of Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizations, with primary focus on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Additionally, the Manager will support interactions with other US government entities to include acquisition centers, MAJCOMs, COCOMs, and other organizations. The individual selected for this role will rely on their outstanding personal credibility, built upon a combination of strong technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to establish and sustain trusted relationships with customer R&D Program Managers, technical staff, and organization leadership. The Manager will work intimately with these customers on a day-to-day basis, inform customers of R&AD’s capabilities, and facilitate connections between customers and members of R&AD. The Manager will provide the R&AD organization robust customer and technology understanding in support of development and implementation of a coherent research strategy to enable long-term Northrop Grumman objectives and growth.

The Air Force R&AD Program Development Manager will work skillfully across US Government and Northrop Grumman organizations to interface daily with customers, coordinate and support customer engagements, conduct business case analysis, develop and implement customer engagement strategies, and support technology planning. Specific supporting responsibilities will include developing and executing comprehensive strategies, technology gap assessments, competitive assessments, make/buy analysis, and resource planning.  The Manager will flexibly respond to a wide range of strategic and tactical tasking from leadership in the R&AD organization and in the S&G organization with consistently superb products, exceptional customer intimacy, and highly professional judgment.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Math required with 9 years related professional/military experience or Master’s degree and 7 years related experience
• Prior experience in program management, either as a program manager or principal investigator
• Basic understanding of relevant mission technologies, including Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Propulsion, Aerostructures, Survivability, System Architecture, Communications, Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, and Thermal Management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Broad and deep relationships with and knowledge of Air Force S&T stakeholders, portfolios, and priorities
• Strong understanding of DoD and other agencies’ strategic planning processes, user communities, technology transition paths, and customer trends
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical background, including Masters or PhD in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Recent experience working with science and technology customers such as AFRL or DARPA
• Experience working with AFLCMC, MAJCOMs, HAF/SAF, and OUSD(R&E)
• Understanding of national strategy, military roles and missions, organization, enterprise processes, and customer relationship management
• Proven experience in the research & technology and advanced design aeronautics arenas
• Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders
• Proven experience developing and sustaining customer relationships to drive program results
• Enthusiastic willingness to conduct customer engagement, strategy development, and other analyses and to quickly produce exceptional reports and presentations across a broad range of topics simultaneously
• Active and Current DoD Top Secret and SCI Clearances

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.