F-35 IPT Lead Program Director

ngc; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) in Palmdale, CA, is seeking an Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead F-35 Program Director to oversee all phases of the program with focus on cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role requires leading assembly and distribution within a high-performance team, ensuring contractual compliance and resource readiness.

The position demands 12+ years on government contracts or aerospace manufacturing, with leadership experience and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of experience supporting U.S Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing/project management in other industries OR Master’s Degree and 10+ years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or aerospace manufacturing / project management in other industries
• 3+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, and manufacturing operations.
• Must have 5 years of Manufacturing Leadership experience
• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

Responsibilities

• Manage and integrate product assembly and delivery into an effective high-performance team in coordination with functional management and shared services ensuring all contractual requirements are met
• Ensure that the operations and facilities have the capabilities and resources required to meet current and future needs
• On-time delivery of high-quality products that meet all contractual requirements and business objectives to internal and external customers
• Maintain a clean and safe environment utilizing and improving established factory accountability processes
• Provide leadership that fosters motivation and communication; drive continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems and services
• Manage and mitigate program and team risk and opportunities
• Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Lead high-rate production cross-functional teams in Advanced Composites, Assembly, and Fabrication
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) in Palmdale, CA, is seeking an Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead F-35 Program Director to oversee all phases of the program with focus on cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role requires leading assembly and distribution within a high-performance team, ensuring contractual compliance and resource readiness.

The position demands 12+ years on government contracts or aerospace manufacturing, with leadership experience and the ability to