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Program Director 1 - Autonomy (Research & Advanced Design)Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, Florida, United States
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Program Director 1 - Autonomy (Research & Advanced Design)

Northrop Grumman
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    Melbourne, Florida, United States
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    Melbourne, Florida, United States
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.
Position Overview Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems ( NGAS ) sector is seeking a Program Director 1 to lead the Autonomy directorate within the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) division. This position is located in Melbourne, FL.
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team of 50+ individuals within the sector executing a portfolio of contracts including Flight Autonomy, Mission Autonomy, and Science & Technology innovation. Candidates will oversee solutions aligned to 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 Autonomy, representing the sector in pursuits requiring the latest in flight control technology, GN&C, VMS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and; develop and deliver briefings to internal and external stakeholders on NGC efforts to mature and implement Autonomous capability; interface and collaborate with chief architects across the sector to define and design enterprise approaches and architectures to address DoW and coalition partner aspirations; and identify current and emerging operational and system capabilities needed to achieve desired warfighting mission effects.
The successful candidate will possess strong 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. Flexibility to work in a dynamic, learning organization that quickly adapts to the acquisition environment while cultivating a stable strategic vision is desired.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Positively lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team across multiple contracts
Execution of growing P&L portfolio with expectations to capture workshare with aligned to government expenditures in Autonomy
Identify and respond to RFIs, RFPs, and FOPRs related to Autonomy
Briefings to customers at the flag officer level and NG executive leadership
Drive horizontal integration of Autonomy technologies and architectures across the sector into Future Franchise Programs and Priority 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, define composition of team members, and ensure the team is continuously performing into expanded roles
Actively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success
Set a vision and articulate resource, personnel, and facility requirements to achieve financial and technological commitments.
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 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below , OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM 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 experience
Current, active U.S. government Secret (or higher) security clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP)
Preferred Qualifications:
Current U.S. government Top Secret security clearance
Degree in related STEM discipline
Prior roles involving Profit & Loss responsibility, contract execution, and business growth
Experience with uncrewed air vehicles, crewed/uncrewed teaming, or implementing mission-critical autonomy architectures to aeronautical concepts
International business capture and 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 Architecture or Modular Open Systems Approach architecture
Proposal capture experience including developing a basis of estimate, SOW, IMS, and overall program design
Experience leading Software teams to develop roadmaps, protect intellectual property, and commercialization of software solutions (e.g., SaaS, XaaS, Dual-use, Software Acquisition Pathway, Commercial Solutions Offerings, etc.)
Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00
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.
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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