Air Force Research & Advanced Design Program Development Manager 2 - Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) : Job Details

Requisition ID: R10177788

• Category: Business Development

• Location: Beavercreek, Ohio, United States of America | Dayton, Ohio, United States of America

• 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

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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics has an opening for an Air Force Research & Advanced Design Program Development Manager 2. This position will be located onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio.

This position will report to the Strategy & Growth (S&G) function, supporting the Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) organization. The role involves working with select customers to identify and pursue innovative technology development programs, create engagement strategies, and ultimately address USG customer needs and warfighting challenges.

The position will be the primary research and technology interface for Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems to a range of Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizations, with primary focus on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The Manager will support interactions with other US government entities, including acquisition centers, MAJCOMs, COCOMs, and other organizations. The individual selected will rely on their outstanding personal credibility, built upon a combination of strong technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to establish and sustain trusted relationships with customer R&D Program Managers, technical staff, and organization leadership.

The Air Force R&AD Program Development Manager will work skillfully across US Government and Northrop Grumman organizations to interface daily with customers, coordinate and support customer engagements, conduct business case analysis, develop and implement customer engagement strategies, and support technology planning. Responsibilities will include developing and executing comprehensive strategies, technology gap assessments, competitive assessments, make/buy analysis, and resource planning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Math required with 9 years related professional/military experience or Masters degree and 7 years related experience

• Prior experience in program management, either as a program manager or principal investigator

• Basic understanding of relevant mission technologies, including Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Propulsion, Aerostructures, Survivability, System Architecture, Communications, Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, and Thermal Management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Broad and deep relationships with and knowledge of Air Force S&T stakeholders, portfolios, and priorities

• Strong understanding of DoD and other agencies strategic planning processes, user communities, technology transition paths, and customer trends

• Ability to travel 25% of the time

• Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical background, including Masters or PhD in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

• Recent experience working with science and technology customers such as AFRL or DARPA

• Experience working with AFLCMC, MAJCOMs, HAF/SAF, and OUSD(R&E)

• Understanding of national strategy, military roles and missions, organization, enterprise processes, and customer relationship management

• Proven experience in the research & technology and advanced design aeronautics arenas

• Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders

• Proven experience developing and sustaining customer relationships to drive program results

• Enthusiastic willingness to conduct customer engagement, strategy development, and other analyses and to quickly produce exceptional reports and presentations across a broad range of topics simultaneously

• Active and Current DoD Top Secret and SCI Clearances

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $129,300 - $193,900

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.