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SDS Director of Programs 1 - Mission Architecture

$193.8k - $321.1k

Northrop Grumman

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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’s Defense Systems Sector, is seeking a Director of Programs 1 – Mission Architecture for a large-scale program located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL . The position reports directly to the Sr Director of Strategy. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

  • Leads the development,assessmentand demonstration of integrated mission capabilities from across the Division, and, asappropriate, including capabilities across Business Units, through mission-level modeling, simulation & analysis (MS&A); strategic demonstrations; and Government exercise participation.

  • Work closely withBusinessUnit leadsand technical leadership from Engineering.

  • Collaborate across Division and the functions to provide strategic organizational leadership for thedivisionMissionArchitecture, mission analysis, modelingand related activities.

  • Participate insector-level coordination and review of cross-divisionmodeling simulation and analysisdemonstration activities and participation in Government exercises to ensure necessary synchronization and collaboration. Through this coordination, the reviews ensure alignment and visibility, technical excellence, and drive consistency and efficiency across the sector.

  • Working in close coordinationacrossthe Division, drive the creation of opportunities that are aligned to thedivisionsroadmap andmodeling,simulationand analysispriorities.

  • Help develop campaign strategy and lead the definition of the systems architecture, mission specifications and working parameters that will flow into the technical baseline forICBM mission analysisand adjacencies includingflight systems,payloads, ground architecture, cybersecurity,communications,commandand control.

  • Provideoverall technical leadership and applying engineering knowledge to large and/or complex programs in the design, development, test and integration of complex, specializedproductsand/or technologiesintosystem of system analysisand simulation

  • Integrate planningutilizingthetechnical baseline consistent with win strategy including subcontractor capabilities and technologies

  • Collaboratewith Program Managers and program team members to develop system level requirements and translate those into specific requirements for product development Leading the development of system architecture and system design documentation

  • Providetechnical oversight and review support to development groups during program design and development

  • Preparesupporting documentation beginning with the concept development, proposal writing of the technical volumes, operational concepts, and test methods

  • Work with Program Managers to develop initial program schedules and budgets

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • BS degree and 10 or more years of relevant experience, Or a master’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience

  • Experienced in Aerospace and Defense planning, program creation, and program management processes

  • Experience with campaign-level systems of systems analysis, modeling and evaluation threats and capability assessments to derive requirements

  • Experience in the design, analysis, integration and/or test of mission critical hardware

  • Experience working with customers, subcontractors and vendors at various levels, technical and business relationship engagements

  • Experienced with project management practices

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Master's STEM degree preferred 10 years related experience working in a technical capacity, including experience associated with Intelligence or Defense programs

  • Experience with campaign-level systems of systems analysis across multiple technical domains

  • Experience in systems engineering, modeling and simulation architecture analysis

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $321,100.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Program Management

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