Program Control Director 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Program Control Director 1 to join the team of qualified individuals in our Business Management Cost and Schedule Management Organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida . The Program Control Director 1 is responsible for leading a large, geographically dispersed team of Cost and Schedule Management professionals.  This position reports to the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Sector Program Control Director 2 and supports all program business management requirements for the Strike Division. More specifically, this position is responsible for setting the vision and priorities for the organization, managing cost and schedule management staffing resources, developing a strong bench of leaders, establishing business strategies, prioritizing business requirements, and maintaining compliance with our Northrop Grumman (NG) business procedures and systems. The Program Control Director 1 will interact with Senior Leaders across NG and must possess strong business acumen and communication skills. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), program planning and scheduling, program control, estimates at completion (EAC), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, financial forecasting, and budgeting.  The ability to anticipate issues, analyze complex problems, develop actionable solutions, and drive execution through coordination with peers is key to success.  The ideal candidate must be able to work in a dynamic environment and develop and motivate staff with a focus on continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications  • Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in business administration OR Master’s degree with 8 years of experience in business administration • Experience leading large, multi-level teams, including managers of managers • Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), program planning and scheduling, program control, estimates at completion (EAC), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rates, financial forecasting, and budgeting • Must have an active US Government secret clearance and ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. • Ability to travel at least 25% of the time Preferred Qualifications  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) preferred • Experience with developing program schedules, performance management baselines (PMBs), estimates at completion (EACs) • Familiarity with the financial planning process (Long Range Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan, and monthly financial forecasting process) • Proficiency with following business systems: SAP (accounting system), COBRA (or similar proje