Classified Solutions Director - MS Sector

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Classified Solutions Director for the Mission Systems (MS) sector. This position is accountable for providing overall Classified IT Infrastructure and IT Cybersecurity strategy and execution for MS. The selected candidate will lead a large and geographically diverse organization that will drive and execute the classified strategy aligned to sector, program, and CIDO goals, as well as design and execute road maps, architecture, and resource management plans that align to sector needs. The position is located in Linthicum, MD and will report to the Mission Systems CIDO, and will work closely with CIDO Program Directors and Sector Security to enable sector teams to meet operational goals, including compliance with government regulations: for example, the RMF, JSIG, and other compliance requirements. Please note that the candidate selected for this position will be required to work on-site at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.
Additionally, this position is accountable for developing and implementing a talent strategy, specifically focusing on building a culture of high-performing leaders, developing employees, and building a technical talent pool. This position requires a dynamic leader that can drive cultural change, build relationships, and understand emerging technology. The selected candidate must be willing to travel in support of program activities and the statement of work; up to 25% travel is expected.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Lead sector team of senior managers, functional managers, and employees located in various geographical locations.

Oversee classified program standup and ongoing execution to ensure continuous compliance and information system reliability, availability, security, scalability, and performance.

Development and execute cost and capability strategy aligned to the Chief Information & Digital Office.

Optimize value by working with suppliers to understand emergent technologies.

Champion change and innovation to support continual service improvement.

Drive technical solutions to meet customer and company requirements.

Financial management including costs, pricing, billing, and rate structure.

Short- and long-term planning, including metrics reporting on cost, performance, and compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's 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).

Must have a current DoD Secret level security clearance to be considered, based on a completed investigation date completed within the past 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP); maintaining the required security clearance will be 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.

The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of continued employment.

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

Direct financial and budget management experience for programs exceeding $10M.

Demonstrated ability of leading through significant culture and change management initiatives.

Development of metrics and reporting on short-term and long-term goals.

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.

Experience leading large, 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Current DoD 8570 IAM level III security certification (e.g. CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, or CISM).

Prior IT management experience.