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 Mission Systems is seeking a Director of Programs for our Future PNT Systems Operating Unit based in Woodland Hills, CA.  The OU Director is responsible for full oversight and execution of a portfolio of programs as well as managing internal investments and technology strategy. 

The operating unit pursues disruptive technologies in the area of navigation sensors, timing, estimation, distributed sensing, Navigation Warfare, as well as quantum sensing.   The operating unit focuses primarily on early phase technology maturation and applied research and development and seeks to transition those technologies to production divisions within the company. 

A successful candidate in this role will:

• Provide profit and loss responsibility for the business
• Lead a diverse team of functional and direct reports in developing and executing the vision and strategy to achieve financial objectives
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key customers
• Provide leadership to a geographically diverse team
• Provide leadership to resolve complex technical challenges
• Develop strategies to add and retain current and future key talent
• Excel at organization and operating in ambiguity to drive clarity to inform and unite the team
• Recognize the importance of culture both at an individual and organizational level with demonstrated commitment to employee and organizational development
• Partner effectively across organizational lines to achieve goals and objectives on complex DoD programs

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related discipline
• 10 or more years of related experience with tenure in a program management organization
• Ability to operate and lead in a team environment
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with positive outcome while maintaining good customer relationships
• Strong formal and informal communication skills with levels of internal and external management
• Ability to make good decisions and exercise appropriate judgement that balances customer and Northrop Grumman needs
• Ability to plan, follow-up, and deliver to commitments
• Active DoD Secret clearance or above; OR DoE equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• MBA
• 15 years of related experience with tenure in a program management organization
• Proven program management track record over multiple S&T and tech maturation programs with proven ability to deliver technologies on-time and on-budget

Salary Range: $209,600.00 - $314,400.00

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.