Discipline Execution Ensure engineering organizations across the sector are operating with predictable, repeatable rigor. Perform analysis to understand process differences between sites and, in collaboration with site leaders, implement change that achieves commonality to achieve business outcomes. Execute across major discipline areas of Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Design Engineering, Integration and Test Engineering, etc., to define oversight methods (e.g., metrics). Implement methods to drive engineering program performance and engineering organizational performance across cost, schedule, technical, quality, critical skills and staff, and various other areas. Collaborate on engineering long-term vision and strategic alignment Execute strategy and collaborate with organizational peers to stay ahead of industry trends and opportunities for innovation and engineering differentiation Partner with division engineering teams to improve engineering competitiveness. Includes:

Process & Standards & Audits Perform analysis on audit results to understand process gaps, process escapes, and implement plans to update processes and/or work with audited groups to rectify any issues Partner with other functional organizations (manufacturing, supply chain, program management, etc.) to enable competitive engineering design and performance, including changes to engineering processes, tools, data, and workflows. Coordinate technical SMEs across organizations in support of other key decision points (e.g. Non-Advocate Reviews, Independent Review Teams, audits/technical oversight, etc.) Workforce planning, staffing, talent development & retention, employee engagement and diversity initiatives for the Engineering Discipline Execution team Ensure engineering investments are value-added and aligned with strategic imperatives Drive predictable financial results for funded efforts for the organization Bachelor's degree with minimum of 10 years of experience, or a master's degree with minimum 8 years of experience, or a PhD with minimum 6 years of experience in STEM related technical fields Good general knowledge of Northrop Grumman portfolio of products, technologies and customers Experience working across multiple lines of business and functional disciplines (e.g. manufacturing, supply chain, business management, strategy & business development) Demonstrated experience leading systems development across the product development lifecycle (from design - to - systems deployment), either as a lead systems engineer, chief engineer, product IPT leader or program manager Demonstrated ability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business Demonstrated success in championing change within the organization to achieve competitive advantage for the business Technical experience in any combination of Systems, Software, Hardware, or Cybersecurity engineering within the aerospace & defense industry Demonstrated knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong project management skills Solid understanding of engineering process, including a working familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and CMMI Active DoW Top-Secret Clearance (or DoE equivalent) or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and Special Access Clearance Strong experience in Systems Engineering Demonstrated ability to partner with other stakeholders to achieve an optimum balance between project-level execution and enterprise-level efficiencies that improve overall sector performance and competitiveness