Contractor Flight Test Director (CFTD)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription ---------------

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 Aerospace Systems sector and the ITT is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of ITT Contractor Flight Test Director (CFTD). Candidate will be based in Patuxent River, MD. The CFTD is NGC’s senior representative and the site lead at the ITT and the point of contact with host squadron leadership and the PMA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Test and Evaluation Leadership and E-130J TACAMO program manager to develop strategies, methodologies and execute to achieve program goals. Documenting solutions/plans in the proposal technical volume.
• Possess in depth knowledge of air vehicle and mission systems testing
• Capable of supporting business development activities, support proposals (generate schedules and cost estimates), and support test reviews
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for various test activities executed within the IPT
• Management of budgets using EVMS reporting tools; accountable for cost, schedule, and reportin