Director Programs 1

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for you to join our team as the Director Programs 1 for the LRIP/FRP scope of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), in Huntsville, AL. This position reports to the US IBCS Business Area Senior Director. IBCS, which integrates disparate sensors and effectors, is the centerpiece of the US Army's modernization of air and missile defense.

As the Director Programs 1, you will be responsible for program management of the LRIP/FRP Contract. You will directly supervise a diverse group of Program Managers managing cost, technical and schedule performance in areas including major end item production, Hardware Agile Release Train design activities, logistics, lab and test material, and test support. You will interface extensively with the end customer. In addition to driving successful execution of the core activities of the LRIP/FRP contract, you will also be expected to drive organic growth of the effort.

Key Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the US IBCS Business Area Senior Director in achieving the organization's programmatic, financial and strategic objectives

• Collaborate with the Synchronization Cell lead and coordinate with the program manager for the IBCS Agile Software Development contract

• Direct activities for broad and growing contract, enhancing ongoing program operations, to ensure that critical goals are achieved

• Oversee elements of the program including production, engineering services (e.g. design & logistics) and lab/test material, and training devices

• Drive rigor in program management, including EVMS, in execution

• Serve as a primary POC with end customer's hardware team

• Support development of Long Range Strategic Plan (AOP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

• Establish and execute strategies and key initiatives in support of the strategic plan

• Drive the coordination of resource management, including analysis of program staffing, growth, and skills projections for the AOP and LRSP period

• Ensure coordination across all functions and guide the development and execution of robust plans (IT, security, facilities, etc.)

• Oversee management of risks, issues and critical actions in collaboration with the Program Managers and support functions and ensure resolution

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven ability to build and lead a program management team to successful outcomes

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of program management experience or Master's degree and 8+ years of program management experience

• Minimum of 3 years of production program management experience

• Demonstrated expertise in production program execution and/or manufacturing and integration

• Proven proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Demonstrated ability to manage Risk and Opportunity

• Exceptional communication, presentation and collaboration skills

• Experience briefing Sector-level leadership of a multi-billion dollar organization

• Demonstrated experience with establishing customer intimacy

• Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with command and control systems and air and missile defense

• Experience working with the US Army

• Program management experience on an ACAT-1 program

• Master's degree and 10+ years of program management experience

• 4+ years of production program management experience

• Project Management Professional certification, or similar

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

Salary Range: $200,100.00 - $300,100.00

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.

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.