Program Director 1 (Research & Advanced Design)

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) sector is seeking a Program Director 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Research and Advanced Design (RAD) Division and to lead the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) directorate. This role may be based out of Melbourne, FL. 

Job Summary: The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team of 60+ individuals within the sector and 120+ across all of NG executing a portfolio of contracts including the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure Consortium, Enterprise Open Architecture contracts, Air Force Government Reference Architectures (GRAs), and Special Projects supporting classified efforts, in addition to managing Non-Contract Technical Activity (NCTA) targeted towards growing the directorate Annual Operating Plan (AOP). This role will serve as an expert in JADC2, representing NGAS in pursuits supporting ABMS, Overmatch, and Project Convergence; develop and deliver briefings to internal and external stakeholders on NGC efforts to deliver JADC2 capability; interface and collaborate with chief architects across AS and from the other NG sectors in the definition and design of enterprise approaches and architectures to address DOD and coalition partner JADC2 aspirations; and identify current and emerging operational and system capabilities needed to achieve desired warfighting mission effects.

The successful candidate will possess strong people leadership abilities, excellent communications skills, and effective problem-solving skills. This person must have the ability to influence up and down the chain of command as required and will be responsible for operating and executing across the enterprise using influence, knowledge and experience to shape sector and corporate strategy.  This position will be required to engage at senior levels in the Government and across the corporation and must display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors.

Key Responsibilities include:  

• Positively lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team across multiple contracts

• Execution of $100M+ P&L portfolio with expectations to grow the AOP year over year

• Identify and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and FOPRs related to JADC2

• Briefings to customers at the flag officer level and NG leadership up to the Sector President

• Drive horizontal integration of JADC2 technologies and architectures across the sector into AS Franchise Programs and Key Captures

• Collaboration across NG Sectors to drive integrated solutions

• Customer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success 

• Leadership of a team of matrixed reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles

• Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success 

• Partner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team 

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 and 9 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 7 years of related experience as defined below 

• Related experience includes project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions

• At least 3 years’ experience in program/project management 

• Previous leadership or management exp

• Active, in-scope Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain special program access (SAP/PAR) and TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Current TS/SCI

• Degree in a related STEM discipline

• Prior roles involving Profit & Loss responsibility, contract execution, and business growth

• Experience with ABMS, Project Convergence, and/or Overmatch

• International business execution experience

• Experience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals 

• Experience engaging, briefing, and influencing customer executive leaders 

• Breadth of knowledge and experience across NG and USG products, systems, missions, and operations

• Experience with Government Reference Architectures or Modular Open Systems Approach architectures

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.