RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is seeking an innovative leader to serve as our Manager of AI Strategy within our Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO). This highly-visible role will report to the Director of AI Governance and Strategy within our Insights & Intelligence (i2) organization, which leads enterprise data, AI, and analytics.   

You will own the development of our company-wide strategy for Enterprise AI, defined as AI capabilities that enhance NG productivity, support reusable infrastructure, and enable internal operations, processes, and workflows.  

You will be the CIDO focal point for the enablement of Mission AI, defined as AI capabilities integrated directly into the products delivered by Northrop Grumman to its customers for use by warfighters and other end users.  

The primary location is our corporate headquarters in Falls Church, VA. We may consider hybrid or virtual/telework arrangements for this position. Travel may be required up to ~10% of the time.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

Strategy and Roadmap Development  

Develop, lead, and manage strategy initiatives and long-term positioning for Enterprise AI, including business cases and plans, coordinating stakeholder groups, and executive reporting  

Partner with stakeholders from across the company including the CTO, Sector AI leads, corporate strategy, and others to identify the key factors for Mission AI enablement and integrate those factors into the Enterprise AI strategy  

Maintain surveillance over market trends in AI and identify applicability to NG’s business needs  

Lead interdisciplinary teams to facilitate Enterprise-wide alignment around key strategic priorities in Enterprise AI and Mission AI enablement  

  

Internal Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement  

Identify and work with key stakeholders across the company to ensure Enterprise and Mission needs are appropriately captured and reflected in the strategy  

Work with the CIDO infrastructure, operations, business management, analytics and AI leads, and others to create actionable roadmaps for AI strategy execution  

Coordinate with I2 leadership on the state of Enterprise AI and the near-term and long-term capability needs  

Communications and Review Support  

Develop key messages for I2 and CIDO leadership to deliver to Sector and Corporate leadership; produce charts, whitepapers, prep memos, and talking points supporting internal engagements  

Recommend key messages for I2 and CIDO leadership to share with employees; work with Communications teams to create newsletter inputs, email announcements, etc. to deliver these messages  

Build and present strategy charts for internal reviews including All Hands, Program Management Reviews, Strategy Reviews, and others  

Employee Engagement Planning and Preparation  

Coordinate and execute employee engagements including Communities of Practice, program-level All Hands, internal symposia, and others  

Coordinate senior leader engagement preparation to include developing meeting objectives, background, talking points, briefing material, and logistical details  

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.  

Basic Qualifications:  

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.  

Related experience in program management, technical leadership, business development, strategy, or similar roles   

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence, with the ability to distill highly-complex and multi-faceted challenges into succinct executive-level briefs  

Experience writing clear, concise, executive-level talking points, whitepapers or prep memos for internal or external communications  

Demonstrated leadership experience – either leading direct reports, technical program teams, or strategy efforts  

Working knowledge of AI technologies and their applications to NG’s business  

Ability to operate independently, dynamically manage priorities, and thrive in a multi-disciplinary, highly-collaborative team environment  

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

Intrinsically motivated standout performance in a fast-paced team environment  

Experience standing up new initiatives with a track record of complex strategy development and execution  

Demonstrated experience involving multi-site, multi-Sector, or multi-discipline collaboration  

Experience with Northrop Grumman’s culture and demonstrated success working within the company’s organization, processes, and procedures  

Active Secret or higher security clearance  

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of 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.

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.