Government Relations Director (Civil Space Programs)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is seeking a new Government Relations executive to engage with NASA and NOAA officials involved in the development of current and future space capabilities.

Reporting to the Vice President for Space, Intelligence, and Cyber programs, the candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships across NASA and NOAA to facilitate an in-depth understanding of US Government needs associated with the development of critical space systems. This individual will orchestrate and coordinate high-level customer engagements in close collaboration with other corporate and sector teams through internal cross-sector and external strategy development and outreach.

The candidate selected for this opportunity will be based out of Falls Church, Virginia, with domestic travel as necessary.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinate, integrate, and help shape corporate and sector customer engagements. Help craft campaign strategies and facilitate, in close cooperation with sector business development experts, new business opportunities across Northrop Grumman’s space portfolio and with a wide range of executive branch customers.

• Support corporate and sector teams in the design, construction, and execution of customer analysis plans and customer engagement plans.

• Provide input for the development of company priority programs.

• Maintain awareness of significant policy, program, budget, and legislative initiatives affecting corporate goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 14 yrs of relevant experience; Master’s and at least 12 yrs, along with significant and recent experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Human spaceflight

  • Robotic space exploration and science

  • Space technology, including nuclear power, in-space propulsion, space systems development, optics, communications, commercial in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing, microelectronics, AI

  • Commercial space systems and new space business practices

• Experience working with classified programs or dual use technology

• The ability to analyze a broad range of issues and exercise strategic thinking to best influence NASA and NOAA leadership and decision-makers.

• A high level of confidence, integrity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving as well as a professional executive presence for interacting with and influencing NASA and NOAA decision makers, senior management, and executives internal and external to the company.

• Some experience with civil space budgets, acquisition, and requirements processes.

• Strong judgment, decision-making skills, flexibility, agility, and political acumen.

• Unwavering commitment and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Excellent organizational and verbal and written communications skills, as well as project management, analytical planning, presentation, and human relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $242,100.00 - $363,100.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.