Programs Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
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, Mission Systems is looking for a Programs Director to support the Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit and lead the Maritime Electronic & Information Warfare Production Programs. The director will be responsible for the execution and performance of the MEIW production portfolio.

They will ensure that all engineering, manufacturing, business management, mission assurance, and supply chain activities are executed to meet program requirements for cost, schedule, and technical performance. This individual will report into the Director of MEIW Operating Unit (OU) and will provide day to day assistance to business areas to meet the OU objectives / financials. The individual should be experienced in all aspects of program execution along with the engineering and manufacturing process.

The ability to lead diverse teams and a strong leadership background is required. This role requires a strong customer relationship and the ability to communicate well at executive levels. A top priority of this role is to successfully deliver SEWIP systems while meeting or exceeding financial commitments to the business; the person in this role will strategically drive the SEWIP team to ensure this execution.

Program Directors are responsible for coordination and management of all phases of execution, from inception (proposal development) through completion (contract closeout).

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Adherence to all internal processes for Program Management

• Manage a team of direct reporting program managers

• Leading and directing multiple large cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT)

• Completion and tracking of the Contract Requirements Traceability Matrix

• Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

• Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and tools

• Submission of program performance in internal reporting systems (i.e. IPRS)

• Coordination of Contract Change Board activities internally and with the customer, to include Engineering Change Proposals (ECP)

• Government Property (GFE, CFE, etc.) tracking and management

• Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders

• Knowledge and execution of a variety of proposal and contract types (FFP, CPFF)

• Proposal development / capture planning and strategy

• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work

• Negotiation and establishment of schedule milestones, payment, and other key contract terms and conditions.

• Development of customer relationships and cultivation of customer intimacy

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 or more years of experience; OR Master’s and 10 or more years of experience supporting Department of Defense or Government contracts

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.

• Demonstrated success aligning teams, organizations or employee resource groups to achieve a common goal.

• Experience managing communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined,…