Director of Engineering 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Engineering and Sciences (E&S) is seeking a Director of Engineering 1. This position will lead the Advanced Programs (AP) team - part of the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). The Director of Engineering 1, designated as an Engineering Execution Lead, is the primary E&S interface to AP and will aim to drive business growth through technology maturation and product development during the EMD phase of the lifecycle. The AP Director of Engineering 1 serves as the business-facing lead for all functions required to execute the day-to-day engineering activities within AP which also provides the opportunity to work across campuses to ensure success. The AP Director of Engineering is accountable for engineering cost, schedule, and technical performance for a rapidly growing organization of all disciplines.
This position is located in Maryland (Anne Arundel county) with employees primarily located at Maryland and California sites.
What you'll get to do:
Demonstrate success in applying leadership characteristics to achieve sustainable top performance, have a commitment to ethics and integrity, and innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Balance programmatic needs to deliver results within cost, schedule, and quality parameters while encouraging and rewarding innovative behaviors through all levels of the organization. Demonstrate success through influencing the direction of technology discriminators, including identifying and championing change within the organization, to achieve competitive advantage for the business. Articulate a value proposition for a matrix organization in a company with size and mission diversity of NGC.
The role requires a focus on performance, people leadership, and business growth and is balanced between technical, interpersonal, and business capabilities. Independently work based on strategic objectives, work in a team environment, and collaborate across the division(s), sector(s) and corporation as required to accomplish the team goals.

Engineering Execution: Accountable for engineering cost, schedule, and technical performance through oversight of engineering reviews, Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs) activities, engineering metrics, audits, and general program execution. Ensure engineering rigor and overall process compliance. Business facing lead for all functions required to execute the day-to-day activities for every OU, program and/or product line within the AP Business Unit (BU).
Functional Responsibility: Functional director for engineers of all disciplines that primarily support programs or product lines within AP BU.

Business Development: Oversee bid and proposal inputs for future work, independent technical reviews of major programs, and overseeing IRAD and CRAD efforts.

Hiring and Staffing: Ensure the business is appropriately staffed and organized - will require significant headcount growth. Support hiring goals through network events, interviewing, and intern/Pathway placements. Understanding workforce management tool (currently WLF) to make certain programs are staffed as effectively and efficiently as possible. Support tactical critical staffing activities that cross BUs, divisions, & sectors. Be creative in solutions such as engaging remote site and use of contract labor. Work collaboratively with peers to enable resource sharing across BUs, divisions, & sectors

Talent Management: Identify skills mix based on business needs and forecast needs for experienced hires, college graduates, and interns. Build and execute strategy for full life-cycle talent management; hire, retain, deploy, and develop diverse teams. Identify critical skills and develop succession plans to support program needs.
Budget Management: Manage indirect spending to meet overhead ratio and utilization goals.
Workforce Engagement and Knowledge Building: Build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement through knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching. Encourage pervasive knowledge base building that supports new hire acclimation and succession needs. A strong focus on retention efforts through engagement initiatives is required.