Northrop Grumman · 15 hours ago
Programs Director - Tactical Fighter Modernization - R10219859
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$224K/yr - $336K/yr
12+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Program Director for Tactical Fighter Modernization. The role involves managing existing programs, pursuing new business opportunities, and leading a team of program managers to ensure successful project execution.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, investment plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Acts as customer contact for program and capture activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance and new business opportunities
Develops new business through offset, teaming, non-traditional contractors, and large subcontractor strategies
Directs technical investments and makes strategic business decisions including implementation of common product development across a variety of customer bases
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field with 12 or more years of related experience or 10 or more years of related experience with Master's Degree
8 or more years of management experience in Engineering Management, Functional Management, or Program Management
Demonstrated expertise in customer shaping and engagement strategies to establish customer intimacy and new customer relationships
Demonstrated program execution expertise
Ability to build and lead a program management team with a vision for success and capable of delegating responsibilities to the appropriate team members
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated understanding of EVMS and Risk and Opportunity Management
Demonstrated experience with New Business / Capture Management
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead effectively in a team environment
Experience with DoW & international customers and/or partners
Active DoW Secret Clearance or DoE equivalent, with ability obtain SAP clearances
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering a similar technical field, or Business Administration
15 or more years of experience in government program management or DOD
10 or more years of management experience in Engineering Management, or Program Management
Experience with Affordability and Capture Management Plans
Knowledge of communications and networking technologies
Active DoW TS/SCI
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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