Director of Space Programs Leadership

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking multiple Director of Programs 1 to join our SSD team. The role leads a portfolio of programs, reports to an Operating Unit, and is based on-site at Dulles, VA, Gilbert, AZ, or El Segundo, CA with travel as required.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of program management in defense, P&L responsibility, and experience with DoD programs. An active Secret clearance is required, with Top Secret clearance eligibility and SAP eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of program management in defense or aerospace.
• Proven P&L responsibility and growth of portfolios.
• Experience leading DoD programs and presenting to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for a portfolio of programs within SSD.
• Drive disciplined program execution, risk management, and performance across the portfolio.
• Lead and mentor program managers with clear expectations and development paths.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align capabilities with customer needs.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in engineering or business (preferred)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking multiple Director of Programs 1 to join our SSD team. The role leads a portfolio of programs, reports to an Operating Unit, and is based on-site at Dulles, VA, Gilbert, AZ, or El Segundo, CA with travel as required.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of program management in defense, P&L responsibility, and experience with DoD programs. An active Secret clearance is required, with Top Secret clearance eligibility and SAP eligibility