CIDO Program Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 - 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman has an immediate need for a Program Director leading information technology (IT) and the Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) team supporting the Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity (NIC) division. The candidate will be responsible and accountable to lead IT, program security, and service delivery in partnership with CIDO Service Lines. This position is located in San Diego, CA and will report to the Mission Systems CIDO.

 

The Director is responsible and accountable for managing all Division-specific IT budgets, as well as recurring and nonrecurring activity that:

 

• Enables program execution, program security, and business capture

• Improves user productivity and experience

• Delivers value to Mission Systems sector and NIS division

• Develops talent and enables the CIDO culture

• Manages risk and compliance

 

The Director will establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to foster an in-depth understanding of business requirements and will lead and develop transformational strategies/concepts, and implement change to create and drive programs responsive to business requirements. Additional responsibilities will include:

• Shape and lead digital solution adoption, value, and digital maturity initiatives at scale

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure, tools, and processes to support division and sector wide objectives

• Strategic demand planning

• Develop and obtain approval for annual CIDO project and budget plans to support Division Long Range Strategic Planning (LRSP)

• Governance and compliance for all sites in the NIC division

• Manage day-to-day CIDO activities across NIC programs

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field of study and 15+ years of relevant professional experience (or 12+ years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree); a High School diploma or equivalent with 19+ years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

• Experience leading diverse/matrixed functional or program teams driving outcomes and achieving results, including leading with Agile and/or SAFE methodologies, and leading aspects of digital transformation.

• Experience supporting and managing classified environments for manufacturing, engineering, development, and production programs.

• Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.

• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, as well as strong business and technical acumen.

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills, as well as program management, strategy, analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required.

• Management experience and skills, or other comparable leadership positions, to include management of offsite and matrixed personnel, and employee development.

• Applicants must have an active DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance as a condition of continued employment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Northrop Grumman Sector-specific experience.

• Prior experience managing a portfolio of diverse and complex classified IT projects.

• Creative thinking to solve resource challenges for large programs or products.

• Comfortable making recommendations that have broad organizational impacts.

• Possess strong interpersonal and written skills, along with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Experience managing supplier relationships.

• Active SAP access.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $197,600.00 - $296,400.00

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.

Depending 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.

The 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.

Northrop 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.