Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Human Resources Director to support our Sector Functional Leaders. The HR Director is responsible for shaping and executing the people strategy in support of the Functional organizations’ long-term business objectives. This position is located in our McLean, VA facility.
Roles and responsibilities include the following:
- Strategic partner and consultant to senior leadership, translating business strategy into a people focused agenda.
- Drive organizational design and change management strategies to support major transformations in support of the operating model refinements to drive optimum functional effectiveness.
- Use data and insights (e.g., workforce analytics, engagement, attrition, talent pipelines) to inform decisions and measure impact.
- Identify and develop key talent throughout the functions; ensure robust succession plans and talent tracking to pipeline talent for the future.
- Build a strong team focused on consulting with leaders and their organization to strengthen leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and decision‑making processes.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and a 12+ years of HR experience OR a Master's degree in HR related field with a minimum of 10+ years of HR experience.
- Experience managing small teams to excel at leading executive consultative, value-added solutions.
- Keen ability to influence, coach, and consult with multiple senior executives concurrently.
- Systems thinker making decisions with sound judgment, ensuring high levels of collaboration/influence with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- Strong change management experience, problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adapt/change directions when needed.
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects to completion, ability to organize, prioritize, plan, schedule, and follow up on concurrent tasks and elevating issues or obtaining additional resources when necessary.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with, build business relationships and influence key stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in Aerospace & Defense and/or government contracting.
- Experience leading a team as a Human Resources Manager responsible for multiple HR disciplines.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and technology (Workday, Confluence, SharePoint).
- Experience working in a matrix environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field plus 12 or more years of HR experience, or a master's degree in an HR-related field plus 10 or more years of HR experience
- Experience managing small teams
- Ability to lead executive-level consultative and value-added HR solutions
- Ability to influence, coach, and consult with multiple senior executives concurrently
- Systems thinking, sound judgment, collaboration, and stakeholder influence skills
- Strong change management and problem-solving skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to lead complex cross-functional projects through completion and manage concurrent tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication and business relationship-building skills
- Previous aerospace and defense or government contracting experience
- Experience leading a team as a Human Resources Manager across multiple HR disciplines
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and technology, including Workday, Confluence, or SharePoint
- Experience working in a matrix environment
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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