Director 1 Capture – Space Systems Superiority Division (TS/SCI)
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Virginia-Dulles
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 has an opening for a Director 1, Capture – Space Systems Superiority Division (TS/SCI) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be an integral part of the leadership team. The position will be located at the Dulles, VA campus. As the Capture Director you will lead the overall capture efforts, including investment strategy, supplier and contract partnerships, technical development, and customer relationships that align with division priorities. You will have exceptional communication skills to quickly understand what is required to win, develop compelling value propositions, and prepare strong business cases to leadership. You will thrive in a fast pace, competitive environment and lead briefings at the executive level and establishing NDAs, working with GSC, teaming, and sourcing. Primary job responsibilities include: Understand the customer marketplace, stakeholder customer organizations and budgets in order to identify market drivers and trends and develop strategies. Develop capture strategy and tactics to produce capture products such as competitive assessments, teaming strategies, and prices-to-win analysis results applied to improve competitive posture. Develop clear and concise Win Themes and Value Propositions for the capture. Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and functional organizations involved in program pursuit. Coordinate and collaborate with line of business development, business management, strategy, business and finance, contracts and global supply chain, technology and engineering offices and functions. Development and management of investment capture project funds, schedule, and execution. Meeting all security, organizational conflict of interest, export control, protection of proprietary information, and risk and opportunity management processes Exceptional leadership and team-building skills Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with the customer, program management, business unit and supply base executives and functional management Willing and able to travel as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with twelve (12) years of experience in Aerospace and Defense Five (5) years of management or leadership experience Demonstrated ability to communicate / coordinate / collaborate up, down and across all levels of a large organization. Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, industry partners / suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Current Top-Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application. SAP clearable at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications
SAP cleared Advanced Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or Business discipline Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retains, and inspires diverse and engaged teams Self-directed leader with exceptional communication