Director of Advanced Weapons Programs

3 weeks ago

Northridge, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Description

Requisition ID: R


Category: Program Management


Location: Northridge, California, United States of America


Clearance Type: Secret


Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position


Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)


Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time


Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available


Positions Available: 1


Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Development Programs to lead our Air Warfare Systems (AWS) Operating Unit in Northridge, CA. As a key member of our Defense Systems sector, you will be responsible for shaping the future of defense technology and contributing to our nation's security.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide profit and loss leadership across multiple diverse development programs
  • Lead a diverse team of functional and program direct reports in developing and executing the vision and business strategy to achieve and exceed growth and overall financial
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership of tasks, and accountability
  • Provide leadership to resolve complex technical challenges
  • Develop strategies to add and retain current and future key talent
  • Excel at organization and navigating ambiguity to drive clarity and inform and unite others
  • Recognize the importance of culture both at an individual and organizational level and with demonstrated commitment to and success in individual employee and broader organizational development
  • Partner effectively across organizational lines to achieve goals and objectives; preferably with specific appreciation for the interactions across various sites, engineering disciplines, processes, and roles and responsibilities on complex DoD programs
  • Coordinate with the broader NG organization to identify & leverage existing resources, tools, and practices
  • Effectively communicate progress to customers, senior leadership and companywide audiences
  • Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract change management
  • Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation & realization
  • Coordinate the preparation of proposals, capture plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
  • Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
  • Ensuring program team understands & adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 15 years of experience OR a Master's degree and 13 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
  • 10 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule and at or under cost
  • 10 years of experience leading high performing teams
  • Ability to manage revenue, profit and cash performance of programs
  • Ability to make good decisions and exercise appropriate judgment that balances customer and Northrop Grumman needs
  • Experience managing suppliers
  • Active Secret clearance or above
  • Strong formal and informal communication skills with all levels of internal and external management


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Experience managing programs as the Prime Contractor for missiles or aircraft
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service, and engagement


Salary Range: $209,600 - $314,400


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.


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.


U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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