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　　Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Director, Programs 2 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 Vice President of the F-35 JSF Program Office and will have profit & loss (P&L) responsibility for execution of our growing Sustainment portfolio, which includes Fleet Modifications/Repairs, Spares, Training, Field Support, and 100% of Support Equipment for 900+ F-35 weapon systems operating around the globe. This leadership position manages a workforce deployed at multiple sites across the continental United States and has a contracts backlog approaching $1.0 Billion. This leadership will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

　　The program leader is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer communityDeveloping new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plansEstablishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizationsLeading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectivesMeasuring and reporting program performanceDelivering 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 budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and toolsManaging Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.) Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities Development and adherence to master plans and schedulesConducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realizationBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of related professional / military experienceBackground in program management in the defense industryExperience in manufacturing complex weapons systemsExperience working with executives and senior leadersExperience leading / aligning teams to achieve a common goal in a dynamic work environmentExperience managing communications with stakeholdersDemonstrated depth in technical and business acumenPreferred Qualifications:Retired military with experience in sustainment and/or depot maintenance Master's degree and advanced training in program management and capture managementProfit & loss responsibility with demonstrated ability to achieve financial performance targetsThe ability to address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approachExperience leading a large, aircraft production and/or sustainment program.Experience with Earned Value ManagementSalary Range: $251,500 - $377,300

　　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.

　　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.