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SalaryRequisition ID: R10153161
- Category: Program Management
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Deputy Director, Programs 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our F-35 Program supporting the Air Dominance division. In this role the candidate will report directly to the Senior Director of the F-35 Fleet Readiness & Sustainment (FR&S) Operating Unit and will support profit & loss (P&L) execution of our growing portfolio, which includes Fleet Modification, Spares & Repairs, Product Support/Engineering Services and 100% of Support Equipment for 1000+ F-35 weapon systems operating around the globe today. This leadership position manages a workforce deployed at multiple sites across the continental United States and has received over $1.0 Billion in awards in the last 18-months. This leadership role will be located in Redondo Beach, California.
The role is responsible for leading all phases of the FR&S program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance of FR&S contracts, including but not limited to:
- Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community to include our Prime Contractor, Lockheed Martin Aeronautic as well as the F-35 Joint Program Office
- Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
- Optimizing the FR&S program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
- Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program quality, cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
- Driving predictable program performance, including regular measurement and management of key performance metrics
- Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
- Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
- Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
- Development and adherence to program, business, and technical baselines, including use of tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through appropriate change processes
- Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
- Developing and managing suppliers to meet program objectives
- Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
- Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related professional / military experience
- Background in program management in the defense industry
- Experience in sustainment of complex weapons systems
- Experience working with executives and senior leaders
- Experience managing communications with stakeholders
- Demonstrated depth in technical and business acumen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Retired military with experience in Fleet Readiness, sustainment and/or depot maintenance
- Master’s degree and advanced training in program management and capture management
- Profit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targets
- The ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach
- Experience leading a large, aircraft production and/or Sustainment Program
Experience with Earned Value Management
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
