Requisition ID: R10168453
Category: Human Resources
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Chandler, Arizona, United States of America | Aurora, Colorado, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Dulles, Virginia, United States of America | Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America | McLean, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead the full cycle talent acquisition function for both the Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) and the Strategic Space Systems Divisions (SSSD). The primary function of this role is to be a strategic partner in developing and implementing the hiring strategy, with a focus on building pipelines of specialized, technical talent to support the capture and execution of large programs. This position has a preferred location in Redondo Beach CA . May consider one of the following major space locations: Baltimore MD; McLean VA; Chandler AZ; Aurora CO; Huntsville AL; or Dulles VA. May also consider a remote working scenario for this role.The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:
Excellent business acumen with the ability to interface with executive level leadership.
Proven experience implementing a successful talent acquisition strategy that results in competitive advantage and accelerates business results.
Demonstrated success leading broad organization changes within cost and schedule and achieving client expectations.
Demonstrated success managing complex and competing organizational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of federal contracting requirements related to talent acquisition.
Experience supporting organizations with high volume of quick turn, specialized technical talent needs as well as recruitment of cleared talent.
Experience supporting high volume and varying sized business capture /proposal development efforts.
Experience partnering with the business to develop short and long-range workforce plans.
Strong leader and collaborator; focused on organizational and team success.
Willingness to take risks in ideas and actions to progress the organization.
Solution-oriented with a proven focus on operational excellence and innovation.
History of providing strategic thought leadership to include building strong relationships with superiors, peers and subordinates.
History of influencing without direct authority.
Comfortable challenging the status quo.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner.
Confident executive presence.
Key roles and responsibilities include the following:
Partnering with executive leadership, Talent Acquisition and HR business partner teams to drive strategic sourcing, recruiting and hiring strategy.
Overseeing a team of leaders that will drive hiring initiatives and execution.
Building talent acquisition performance measurement system focused on operational excellence, hiring manager satisfaction and candidate experience.
Assessing talent acquisition talent; strengthening the team, as necessary – with a focus on development and engagement.
Partnering with HR and organizational effectiveness teams to develop and implement an integrated talent acquisition strategy, including internal mobility.
Implementing workforce planning in partnership with the operating programs to understand short and long-term talent needs.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources – OR – a Master's degree in HR or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources.
Five or more years supervisory experience with the ability to lead remote workers.
Proven success with partnering with executive leadership, leading change initiatives, and developing and managing talent acquisition strategies for organizations with a high-tech workforce.
Proven track record as a trusted advisor and partner to business leadership, along with demonstrated project management, analytical and process orientation skills.
Change management experience, problem-solving and time management skills.
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects to completion.
Executive level verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
US citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in Aerospace & Defense and/or government contracting.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
Certifications relevant to Human Resources.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
Salary Range: $149,700 - $259,900The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.