Program Control Director 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 has an opening for a Program Control Director 1 to join the team of qualified individuals in our Business Management Cost and Schedule Management Organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
The Program Control Director 1 is responsible for leading a large, geographically dispersed team of Cost and Schedule Management professionals.  This position reports to the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Sector Program Control Director 2 and supports all program business management requirements for the Strike Division.
More specifically, this position is responsible for setting the vision and priorities for the organization, managing cost and schedule management staffing resources, developing a strong bench of leaders, establishing business strategies, prioritizing business requirements, and maintaining compliance with our Northrop Grumman (NG) business procedures and systems. The Program Control Director 1 will interact with Senior Leaders across NG and must possess strong business acumen and communication skills.
The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), program planning and scheduling, program control, estimates at completion (EAC), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, financial forecasting, and budgeting.  The ability to anticipate issues, analyze complex problems, develop actionable solutions, and drive execution through coordination with peers is key to success.  The ideal candidate must be able to work in a dynamic environment and develop and motivate staff with a focus on continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in business administration OR Master’s degree with 8 years of experience in business administration
• Experience leading large, multi-level teams, including managers of managers
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), program planning and scheduling, program control, estimates at completion (EAC), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, financial forecasting, and budgeting
• Must have an active US Government secret clearance and ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
• Experience with developing program schedules, performance management baselines (PMBs), estimates at completion (EACs)
• Familiarity with the financial planning process (Long Range Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan, and monthly financial forecasting process)
• Proficiency with following business systems: SAP (accounting system), COBRA (or similar project management software), and Microsoft Project (or similar scheduling software)
• Experience leading DCMA/DCAA, Deloitte, and Internal Audit surveillance reviews on Earned Value Management (EVM) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls
• Demonstrated success in developing managers and building succession for key roles
• Experience leading an organization through change

Primary Level Salary Range: $176,100.00 - $264,100.00

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.