Government Relations Director (Space Force/Intelligence)

El Segundo

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Will include, but not be limited to, the following:Coordinate, integrate, and help shape corporate and sector customer engagements. Help craft campaign strategies and facilitate, in close cooperation with sector business development experts, new business opportunities across Northrop’s space portfolio and with a wide range of executive branch customers. Support corporate and sector teams in the design, construction, and execution of customer analysis plans and customer engagement plans. Provide input for the development of company priority programs. Maintain awareness of significant policy, program, budget, and legislative initiatives affecting corporate goals. Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and at least 14 yrs of relevant experience; Master's and at least 12 yrs, along with significant and recent Intelligence Community and/or Space Force acquisition or operational experience. Current DoD Top Secret/ SCI security clearance; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment. The selected candidate will be required to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP/ SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company, and also by customer and/or program requirements; maintaining a SAP/ SAR clearance will be a condition of continued employment. The ability to analyze a broad range of issues and exercise strategic thinking to best influence IC and/or Do. W civilian leadership and military decision-makers. A high level of confidence, integrity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving as well as a professional executive presence for interacting with and influencing IC and/or Do. W decision makers, senior management, and executives internal and external to the company. Some experience with IC and/or Do. W budget, acquisition, and requirements processes. Strong judgment, decision-making skills, flexibility, agility, and political acumen. Unwavering commitment and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Excellent organizational and verbal and written communications skills, as well as project management, analytical planning, presentation, and human relations skills. Preferred Qualifications:Retired Flag/ General Officer or Senior Executive. Primary Level Salary Range: $242,100.00 - $363,100.00 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 EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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