Programs Director

Northrop Grumman

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

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k
This role $268k
$136k most similar roles pay here $341k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $166,287–$234,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $268k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 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 203 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $115,000–$176,300 across 203 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Programs Director

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Programs Director to support its Restricted Operating Unit in Baltimore, MD, overseeing classified programs with development responsibilities. This senior role involves managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams, setting milestones, and resolving complex issues while ensuring employee engagement and professional growth. The director will also develop business strategies, negotiate contracts, and cultivate customer relationships to drive growth within the US Government sector. Ideal candidates have over a decade of program management experience, P&L expertise, proposal leadership, and strong communication skills for executive briefings. Additional preferred qualifications include advanced degrees in engineering or business administration, full life cycle program execution knowledge, and competitive proposal experience.

Skills

Program Management Profit_and_Loss Proposal_and_Capture_Leadership US_Government_Programs Critical_Thinking Senior_Level_Briefing Secret_Clearance Full_Life_Cycle_Programming Competitive_Proposal_Experience

What you'll do

  • Builds and leverages partnerships with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives.
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
  • Cultivates positive employee experience through engagement and professional development initiatives.
  • Delivers executive briefings internally and externally to stakeholders.
  • Develops business strategies and new opportunities consistent with sector priorities.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contracts, budgets, and key terms.

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 and fostering inclusive work environments
  • Experience leading US Government programs and developing customer relationships
  • Ability to develop strategy, resolve complex problems, and brief senior stakeholders
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain special access clearances

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