Programs Director

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Baltimore, MD
Salary
$214,100–$321,100 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $204k
This role $268k
$141k most similar roles pay here $340k

This role pays more than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$237,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $268k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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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 201 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $123,400–$187,900 across 200 roles with salary data.

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The Programs Director role at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems supports the Advanced Battle Management Operating Unit in Baltimore, MD, focusing on airborne surveillance projects including the E-7 program. This senior leadership position involves P&L responsibilities for captures and management of development and sustainment portfolios, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. The director will establish milestones, manage risk, engage with stakeholders, and develop business strategies while leading US Government programs in a high-pressure environment. Essential skills include extensive program management experience, proposal leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster inclusive teams and customer relationships. Preferred qualifications are a Master's degree, expertise in full life cycle program execution, and competitive proposal experience.

Skills

Program Management Profit_and_Loss Proposal_and_Capture_Leadership US_Government_Programs Critical_Thinking Senior_Level_Briefing Active_US_Government_Secret_Clearance Full_Life_Cycle_Program_Execution Competitive_Proposal_Experience

What you'll do

  • Establishes program milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Manages complex program risks and opportunities, resolving intricate issues as they arise.
  • Develops business strategies and identifies new growth opportunities aligned with sector priorities.
  • Negotiates contracts, budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms for program success.
  • Drives predictable program performance through regular measurement of key metrics.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of program management or related experience
  • Profit & Loss experience with integrated program teams
  • Proposal and capture leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success leading diverse teams in matrix environments
  • Experience leading US Government programs and creating inclusive work cultures
  • Ability to develop strategies, resolve complex problems, and brief senior stakeholders
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain special access clearances

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