{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8da003d698433f0ec3c2e4d5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8da003d698433f0ec3c2e4d5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8da003d698433f0ec3c2e4d5","title":"Program Director 1","description":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\nDescription\nAt 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.\nPlease note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring a Program Director 1 to join our team of qualified individuals. This leadership opportunity may be based in Melbourne, FL or in St. Augustine, FL with travel to Melbourne, FL required.\nThis is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.\nKey Responsibilities include:\nPositively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan\nEffectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements\nCustomer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success\nLead a team of technical team members to deliver program, cost and technical milestones\nLeadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles\nLead a diverse team in the execution of a dynamic development, manufacturing and test program baseline\nActively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success\nPartner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team\nBe a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies\nDefine, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change and ensure performance to plan\nOur Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below\nRelated experience includes a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions\nAt least 3 years’ experience in program/project management on development, manufacturing and/or testing of Department of Defense contracts.\nYour ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company\nResponsibility for profit and loss with government customers in the execution of cost-type contracts\nEarned Value Management experience within the defense industry\nChange Management experience\nSupplier Management experience across the defense industrial base\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive U.S. government Top Secret/SCI clearance\nPrior roles executing on digital programs leading to an understanding of how digital ecosystems function, integrate data and deliver execution efficiencies\nExperience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals\nProgram management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule\nResponsibility for profit and loss with U.S. Military customers in the execution of cost-type contracts\nEarned Value Management experience on U.S. Military programs\nAt least 3 years’ experience in program/project management on development, manufacturing and/or testing of air vehicles or modification of air vehicles\n#Yellow #Blue\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00\nThe 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.\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.\nPlease note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector is currently hiring a Program Director 1 to join our team of qualified individuals. This leadership opportunity may be based in Melbourne, FL or in St. Augustine, FL with travel to Melbourne, FL required.\nThis is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership.\nKey Responsibilities include:\nPositively lead, inspire and motivate a team to execute to plan\nEffectively coordinate across multiple program IPTs to manage change and configuration of requirements\nCustomer communication and collaboration to drive mutual goals and shared success\nLead a team of technical team members to deliver program, cost and technical milestones\nLeadership of a team of direct reports where you will define goals, develop the team and ensure the team is continuously performing and growing into expanded roles\nLead a diverse team in the execution of a dynamic development, manufacturing and test program baseline\nActively manage Risk, Issues & Opportunities to ensure program execution success\nPartner with functional disciplines to define and integrate expertise into the team\nBe a digital advocate, applying new tools and functionality to drive execution efficiencies\nDefine, negotiate, monitor & track performance of suppliers; manage change and ensure performance to plan\nOur Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree and 10 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 9 years) of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years (or Master of Science in STEM and 7 years) of related experience as defined below\nRelated experience includes a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, and/or business management related functions\nAt least 3 years’ experience in program/project management on development, manufacturing and/or testing of Department of Defense contracts.\nYour ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company\nResponsibility for profit and loss with government customers in the execution of cost-type contracts\nEarned Value Management experience within the defense industry\nChange Management experience\nSupplier Management experience across the defense industrial base\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive U.S. government Top Secret/SCI clearance\nPrior roles executing on digital programs leading to an understanding of how digital ecosystems function, integrate data and deliver execution efficiencies\nExperience leading a team in a matrixed environment to achieve program goals\nProgram management experience on Agile programs applying incremental planning and delivering programs on schedule\nResponsibility for profit and loss with U.S. Military customers in the execution of cost-type contracts\nEarned Value Management experience on U.S. Military programs\nAt least 3 years’ experience in program/project management on development, manufacturing and/or testing of air vehicles or modification of air vehicles\n#Yellow #Blue\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00\nThe 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.\nDepending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.","datePosted":"2026-07-11T11:36:14.273Z","dateModified":"2026-07-11T11:36:14.273Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Northrop Grumman","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"St Augustine","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8da003d698433f0ec3c2e4d5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8da003d698433f0ec3c2e4d5"}}