Government Relations Director – Middle East Region

Overview

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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Responsibilities

• will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Primary POC in the region with all US forces, CENTCOM and MilGroups in the ME region
• Coordinate, integrate, and synchronize corporate and sector customer engagements and campaign strategies, and facilitate the development of new business opportunities within customer markets.
• Support corporate and sector teams in the design, construction, and execution of customer analysis plans, strategic customer approach plans, and customer contact plans.
• Provide inputs for the development of company priority programs.
• Maintain awareness of significant policy, program, budget, and legislative initiatives effecting corporate goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Completed Masters degree in relevant fields and/or equivalent qualifications within the armed forces.
• Current US Government 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.
• Excellent understanding of military and political relations with a strong focus on the defence and/or military aerospace sectors, with an extensive network.
• Must have a complete cultural understanding for working with an American contractor and bridging the gap with local business acquisition, negotiation and contract execution.
• 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 DoD decision makers, senior management, and executives internal and external to the company.
• Ability to identify opportunities to expand and deepen partnerships with the Middle East.
• Experience with DoD budget, acquisition, and requirements processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail; excellent organizational skills, prioritization and time management in a fast-paced environment, handling a range of complex issues.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, sound political judgment, ability to make decisions and take responsibility.
• Strong judgment, decision-making skills, flexibility, agility, and political acumen.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in forming, presenting, negotiating and problem solving across both US and Middle East audiences.
• Primary Level Salary Range: $185,400.00 - $278,000.00
• 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.