Director for Army and Special Operations Programs

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required for start. Travel required: 25% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Director for Army and Special Operations Programs with broad knowledge of Army maneuver capability and Special Operations Forces capability requirements, as well as an understanding of the defense industrial base. Reporting to the Vice President, Army, Missile Defense, and Global Special Operations Programs, the Director is responsible for internal staff and information requirements coordination and maintaining effective customer relationships. This individual will coordinate internal Corporate Business Development information requirements and orchestrate high-level customer interface with the Army and Special Operations customer organizations. The role requires a proven ability to operate at the strategic level while executing coordinated, disciplined customer engagement campaigns. The position will be located onsite in Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities

• As CRT Chief of Staff, lead and synchronize Army customer relations team efforts on behalf of Northrop Grumman, working in close collaboration with the Corporate Global Business Development Operations team, Army Customer Relations Team, and sector counterparts.
• Coordinate, integrate, and synchronize corporate and sector customer engagements and campaign strategies to advance company priorities with Army stakeholders.
• Facilitate the development of new business opportunities within Army customer markets, including maneuver capability and special operations forces (SOF).
• Support corporate and sector teams in analyzing Army budgets, program plans, and requirements, and contribute to the development of strategic customer communication and contact plans.
• Maintain and leverage strong working relationships with key Army stakeholders, including munitions, maneuver, SOF, and related acquisition and requirements organizations.
• Provide informed input to the development and refinement of Northrop Grumman’s Army-related priorities and investment strategies.
• Maintain awareness of significant Army policy, programmatic, budgetary, and legislative initiatives, and advise leadership on potential impacts to company interests.
• Represent Northrop Grumman with a high level of professionalism and executive presence in engagements with senior Army and DoD leaders, industry partners, and internal teammates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) service or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Army maneuver systems and supporting acquisition and requirements organizations.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with and influencing senior Army and DoD civilian and military decision-makers.
• Experience with the DoD and Army budget, resourcing, and requirements processes, including the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) framework.
• Prior experience serving in or directly supporting the Army Customer Relations Team (CRT), ideally including time as Chief of Staff or in a comparable Army headquarters-level customer engagement role.
• Demonstrated familiarity with PAE Maneuver and Army maneuver force portfolios, as well as special operations forces (SOF) organizations, missions, and resourcing.
• Proven ability to analyze a broad range of complex issues, with a demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and campaign planning.
• High level of confidence, integrity, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, with a professional executive presence for interacting with and influencing DoD decision-makers and senior executives.
• Current DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to work onsite in Falls Church, VA is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retired senior Army Officer.
• Strong commitment and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.