Northrop Grumman Corporation

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 has an open opportunity for the Sentinel Guidance Navigation and Controls (GN&C) Director 2 (Director Programs 2) as a critical direct report to the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Segment Vice President, based out of Roy, UT. The Sentinel program modernizes nearly every facet of the land leg of the nuclear triad. The AVE is a new intercontinental ballistic missile, including guidance, solid rocket motor propulsion, post-boost attitude control, and re-entry system.

The Sentinel GN&C Director will be accountable for every aspect program execution and performance for the GN&C team and serves an integral role in cultivating the customer relationship and shaping the team culture. The GN&C Director will determine strategic priorities, align the Integrated Product Team (IPT) business rhythm to the Segment, and is accountable for the overall execution of the GN&C IPT including hardware products, internal and external suppliers, software development, systems engineering, integration and test. The GN&C director will work closely with other Segment and functional leadership to ensure required staffing, processes and infrastructure are available to efficiently execute the contract.

Sentinel GN&C Director responsibilities include: 

• Integrated program performance management (cost, schedule, technical, risk & opportunity, quality) to deliver on all contract and AOP/LRSP commitments
• Day to day contractual and programmatic change management
• GN&C IPT demand planning (staffing, infrastructure, clearances, etc)
• GN&C IPT approach to supplier management to strengthen partnerships and drive performance
• Cultivate supplier and program / functional teammate relationships at an executive level to ensure team performance
• Support to strategic planning and professional development / organization efficiency initiatives

A successful candidate in this role will demonstrate:

• Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers
• Success in leading and developing cross functional teams to drive accountability in performance at every level
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
• Ability to translate ambiguous objectives into tactical action plans and desired outcomes

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package

including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This position may offer a competitive relocation package.

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with minimum of 12 years of experience (or 10 years with a Master’s) in a related technical field and IPT/Program Management experience
• 5+ years leading/managing teams on complex projects
• 5+ years managing programs or subcontracts in excess of $500M, inclusive of cost-type contracts
• Ability to travel domestically, up to 25% of the time
• Must have an active and current DoD Secret clearance and be SAP clearable

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• MS Engineering or MBA
• Prior experience related to software/hardware development, integration and test
• Prior experience leading development of GN&C technologies and products
• IPT / PM experience across multiple phases of the program lifecycle
• Prior experience managing major subcontracts
• Excellent conflict management and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance and additional SCI/SAP access
• Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts retains and inspires diverse engaged teams
• Proven ability to successfully work across multiple organizations toward common goals, and create trusted relationships
• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted messaging, guidance, etc. across all levels of an organization
• Experience with effective change management 
• Prior experience shaping, negotiating, and capturing large contracts

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Salary Range: $223,300.00 - $334,900.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.