ESPASat Product Line Program Coordinator (TS Clearance Required)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Dulles
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Space Sector is seeking a Program Coordinator / Chief of Staff position that will report to the ESPASat Product Line Director. The ESPASat Product line is a well-established and rapidly growing product line within the Space Segment Production Operation Unit in the Space Superiority Division and serves as the premier producer of small ESPA-class spacecrafts. This position manages the Product Line (PL)-level cadence and operational affairs within the PL leadership team. The selected candidate will guide opportunities for collaboration between the individual Program Managers and their teams. This role will be responsible for managing the PL operating cadence including but not limited to; preparing for reviews, gathering and reporting staffing needs, facilitating/coordinating major customer reviews/visits, setting up meetings for PL and PMs, taking notes, documenting actions, collecting inputs to close actions, building reports, identifying trending data, standardizing processes/templates and leading special projects. This role is expected to partner across all functional groups and will have insight into all aspects of the PL business to include financials, program execution, staffing, reporting, and strategy. What we are looking for: Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level (supporting Directors and above); the candidate must be responsive, pro-active and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Experienced in operating within a matrix environment and influencing senior peers. An individual who is looking to play a major part in supporting business growth and operational maturity. Excellent communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to customers and internally within Northrop Grumman. A collaborative individual with confidence and integrity to earn stakeholders’ confidence Strong logic, drafting and presentation development skills Excellent problem solving, influencing, negotiation and organizational skills. Other requirements: Please note that this role is required to be on site everyday 25% Travel may be required. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of applicable experience will be considered. Active TS clearance at time of application Demonstrated experience working across multiple functions of the organization leading complex projects in support of organizational goals / objectives. Technologically savvy with tools such as Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc. to drive efficient collaboration and productivity. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and impact at all levels of the organization. Proven ability to prioritize and complete competing priorities and projects within critical deadlines. Proficient in workforce planning management, including tracking staffing requirements based on business needs and organizational goals. Experience in generating electronic content that effectively communicates organizational messages and brand identity. Experience in facilitating employee engagement, team-building activities that increase collaboration and morale. Preferred Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance. Experience working with senior executives. High energy, strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate at both a strategic and a hands-on level, as needed. Experience processing large amounts of information, synthesizing, and integrating to meet various leadership team needs. Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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.

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