Director Programs 1 - IPT (Integrated Program Team)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking an Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead F-35 Program Director for Palmdale, California. The position located in Palmdale will focus on assembly.

The F-35 CF4 IPT Director is responsible for all phases of programs from inception through completion. This position is based in Palmdale, CA and responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the Integrated Product Team, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• This position will manage and integrate product assembly and delivery into an effective high-performance team in coordination with functional management and shared services ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
• This position also ensures that the operations and facilities have the capabilities and resources required to meet current and future needs.
• This position requires and is responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality products that meet all contractual requirements and business objectives to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment utilizing and improving established factory accountability processes.
• This position provides leadership that fosters motivation and communication. Responsible for the continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems and services by utilizing common best practices, and other appropriate tools and techniques.
• Responsible for the management and mitigation of program and team risk and opportunities. 
• 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.
• The ability to lead high-rate production cross-functional teams in Advanced Composites, Assembly, and Fabrication.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities

This position will be on a 9/80 work schedule, we offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for candidates with experience in assembly line build processes, that are self-motivated, proactive, driven, and goal-oriented to support our products & customers.

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 12+ years of experience supporting U.S Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing/project management in other industries OR Master’s Degree and 10+ years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing / project management in other industries
• 3+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, and manufacturing operations.
• Must have 5 years of Manufacturing Leadership experience
• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Excellent communication skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $224,300.00 - $336,500.00

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.