Air Force Research & Advanced Design Program Development Manager 3

Requisition ID : R10183827

Category : Business Development

Location : Beavercreek, Ohio, United States of America | Dayton, Ohio, United States of America

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available : 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics has an opening for an Air Force Research & Advanced Design Program Development Manager 3 . This position will be located onsite in Beavercreek, Ohio.

This position will work with select customers to identify and pursue innovative technology development programs, create engagement strategies, and ultimately address USG customer needs and warfighting challenges.

The position will be the primary research and technology interface for Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems to a range of Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizations, with primary focus on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Integrated Development Office (IDO). The Manager will support interactions with other US government entities including acquisition centers, MAJCOMs, COCOMs, and other organizations. The selected individual will rely on their outstanding personal credibility, built upon strong technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to establish and sustain trusted relationships with customer R&D Program Managers, technical staff, and organization leadership.

The Air Force R&AD Program Development Manager will coordinate and support customer engagements, conduct business case analysis, develop and implement customer engagement strategies, and support technology planning. Specific responsibilities will include developing and executing comprehensive strategies, technology gap assessments, competitive assessments, make / buy analysis, and resource planning.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Math required with 9 years related professional / military experience or Masters degree and 7 years related experience

Prior experience in program management, either as a program manager or principal investigator

Recent experience working with science and technology customers such as AFRL or DARPA

Basic understanding of relevant mission technologies, including Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Propulsion, Aerostructures, Survivability, System Architecture, Communications, Controls, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, and Thermal Management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Broad and deep relationships with and knowledge of Air Force S&T stakeholders, portfolios, and priorities

Strong understanding of DoD and other agencies strategic planning processes, user communities, technology transition paths, and customer trends

Ability to travel 25% of the time

Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong technical background, including Masters degree in Science or PhD in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Experience working with AFLCMC, MAJCOMs, HAF / SAF, and OUSD(R&E)

Understanding of national strategy, military roles and missions, organization, enterprise processes, and customer relationship management

Proven experience in the research & technology and advanced design aeronautics arenas

Proven ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with colleagues and stakeholders

Proven experience developing and sustaining customer relationships to drive program results

Enthusiastic willingness to conduct customer engagement, strategy development, and other analyses and to quickly produce exceptional reports and presentations across a broad range of topics simultaneously

Active and Current DoD Top Secret and SCI Clearances, and experience with SAP / SAR

What We Offer :

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We offer exceptional 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.

Salary Range : $154,600 - $231,800

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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 / AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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