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Top Secret
$203,900 - $305,900
Unspecified
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Sector, Space Superiority Division is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Program Director for Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capabilities (DARC) program. The director leads all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
The DARC program consists of multiple international sites including in Australia and the United Kingdom. The program director is expected to successfully execute current work and capture follow-on phases associated with these sites, as well as a third CONOS based site, working both with NG Australia and NG UK, as well as direct interfacing as required with the local government and military representatives. Furthermore, the DARC portfolio consists of multiple contracts with complex contracting arrangements, including OTA and FAR based scope, as well as cost-type and fixed price point. Successfully navigating risk management across the portfolio is crucial.
The position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and involves occasional travel.
In addition to the program role, the program director will support various higher-level operating unit functions such as strategy development, capture, proposals, and internal quality assessments.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Level Salary Range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00
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.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Sector, Space Superiority Division is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Program Director for Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capabilities (DARC) program. The director leads all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
The DARC program consists of multiple international sites including in Australia and the United Kingdom. The program director is expected to successfully execute current work and capture follow-on phases associated with these sites, as well as a third CONOS based site, working both with NG Australia and NG UK, as well as direct interfacing as required with the local government and military representatives. Furthermore, the DARC portfolio consists of multiple contracts with complex contracting arrangements, including OTA and FAR based scope, as well as cost-type and fixed price point. Successfully navigating risk management across the portfolio is crucial.
The position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and involves occasional travel.
In addition to the program role, the program director will support various higher-level operating unit functions such as strategy development, capture, proposals, and internal quality assessments.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields
- 15 years of combined work experience relevant to technical, functional, program management or major IPT leadership supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other Federal Government Systems
- 7 years combined experience performing in customer interface roles and leading programs or significant functional elements supporting large/complex programs
- U.S. Citizen with Active Secret Clearance at time of application
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years experience as a program manager overseeing at least $15M/year in annual sales and organizing multi-disciplined teams of more than 100 engineers total
- Experience with space-related mission areas such as missile warning, missile defense, space surveillance, or satellite operations
- Experience with agile development and work prioritization
- Experience in managing geographically separated teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong financial acumen
- Demonstrated success in strategy, business development, and proposal support
Primary Level Salary Range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00
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.
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