**Requisition ID: R10174736**
+ **Category:** Legal and Regulatory
+ **Location:** Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
+ **Clearance Type:** Secret
+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position
+ **Shift:** Days (United States of America)
+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time
+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available
+ **Positions Available:** 1
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 seeks an in-house lawyer in the Space Sector to act as a Corporate Counsel for the Tactical Space Systems Division, headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, near the Dulles airport.
Responsibilities for this Division and campus include counseling on matters associated with the pursuit, capture, and execution of U.S. Government and commercial contracts and associated operations, as well as coordinating with various legal specialists inside the company to support litigation and internal investigations, intellectual property, export, employment, and other matters impacting the business.
Succeeding in this position requires superb problem-solving skills, sound judgement and discretion, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with executive leadership, lead teams, ownership of issues and results, and the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
**The position is not remote/telecommuting, and requires full time, in-office leadership to be effective.**
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Juris Doctor degree
+ Ability to become a member of the Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel
+ Ability to obtain and hold at least an U.S. DoD security clearance
+ 10+ years of government contracts experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agencies and/or in-house legal departments.
+ Strong academic credentials.
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Experience with contracting and subcontracting in support of U.S. Government programs and/or with complex commercial transactions
+ Expertise with FAR, DFARS, and other federal agencies rules and practices.
+ Ability to analyze legal concepts and communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, from executive leadership to first-line supervisors, customer representatives and outside counsel.
+ Ability to lead and/or contribute to a collaborative team environment, and encourage inclusion, innovation, and solutions to complex problems.
+ Strong business acumen.
+ Proven success leading teams and driving for results in a large matrixed organization.
+ An active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher is preferred.
**Salary Range:** $221,600 - $318,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.