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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Northrop Grumman currently has
367 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$114,900–$176,300
across 353 roles with salary data.
The Director of Programs 1 leads the GEM Motor Program team within the Propulsion Systems business unit to oversee current production contracts and expand capacity for growing customer demand. This role manages two solid rocket motors, the GEM63 and GEM63XL, which support Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles. The director is responsible for end-to-end program performance, including safety, quality, schedule, technology, cost, and full P&L responsibility on a fixed-price commercial contract. Key responsibilities include managing capital investments, leading proposal teams, and overseeing core functions like engineering, contracts, finance, and manufacturing. The role requires expertise in earned value management, risk/opportunity management, and technical performance baselines. Candidates must navigate the launch marketplace to serve customers such as NASA and the U.S. Space Force while ensuring production excellence for critical aerospace propulsion systems.
Earned Value Management (EVM)
MS Project
Office Suite
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
Risk and Opportunity Management
Program Management
Proposal Development
Capture Planning
Manufacturing
Project Management
Program Management
Configuration Management
Engineering Standards
Material Review Board
Process Control
Infrastructure
Construction
Facilities
Hardware
systems (engineering
Earned Value Management (EVM)
EVMS
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
MS Project
MS Office Suite
Risk and Opportunity Management
Proposal Development
Capture Planning
Program Management
Manufacturing
Project Management