Director of Engineering 1 - Ground Portfolio Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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's Space Systems Sector's Multi-Domani Operations Division (MDO) is seeking a Director of Engineering 1 – Ground Portfolio Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California and will report functionally to the Western Region Software Engineering Director.

As the Director you will manage the integrated engineering teams within the Proliferated Space OU and the Communications & Networking BU, providing ground systems for all of PSOU’s space vehicles for the Space Development Agency (SDA).

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee cost, schedule and technical execution of NOVA ground systems design, development, test, deployment and operation supporting NG space vehicles in SDA’s PWSA constellation.

• Lead and coordinate the Ground IPTs across all SDA PWSA programs.  Establish deputy managers and oversee their leadership of each NOVA development effort.  Ensure program requirements are met within cost and schedule baselines under the constraints of Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts.

• Interface with all other program IPTs, PSOU leadership and customer stakeholders to manage priorities and ensure smooth parallel execution across the program portfolio.

• Support an active risk management process that drives continuous profitability assessments

• Champion continuous improvement of rapid, streamlined processes for Class C ground systems development

• Coordinate the preparation of contract change proposals, business plans, and financial terms/ conditions across the Ground portfolio  

• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifying program problems and obtaining solutions.

• Serve as the primary champion of ground system products, technologies and differentiators required to meet future PSOU business objectives.  Provide a vision, develop plans and orchestrate their implementation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 10 years of experience with increasing responsibility

• Five (5) years of direct experience leading people, projects or programs to successful goal attainment

• Experience in program execution and demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones

• Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs/IPT's involving engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production and mission/quality assurance disciplines

• 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 and engaged teams

• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization

• Demonstrated experience in complex ground system s/w development programs using proven Agile processes

• The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with PMs, IPT leads and other senior stakeholders across the PSOU program portfolio. 

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters in STEM discipline or MBA from an accredited university

• Previous experience with rapid Class C program execution processes

• Previous experience with ground system g4atures & functions required to fly SV constellations, including command & control, mission planning & scheduling, and mission data processing

• Broad technical breadth with exposure to SEI, SV, Ground, Comm Payloads and/or AI&T

• Experience leading day-to-day operations on complex programs, with proven collaboration and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholder organizations

• Experience with resource planning across multiple phases of program lifecycle and across a portfolio of similar, yet distinct programs

• Leadership experience in effective change management

• Conflict management and negotiation skills

• Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions

• Active SCI clearance

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.