RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 is seeking a Director of Enterprise Real Estate and Facilities in Falls Church, VA. This leader is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and operations of the company’s real estate and facilities portfolio across all locations. This role drives long-term enterprise footprint strategy, space optimization, workplace experience, and facilities reliability while managing capital and operating budgets in alignment with business and financial objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader with deep experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Real Estate & Portfolio Management
- Develop and execute an enterprise real estate strategy aligned with business growth, cost management, and risk reduction objectives.
- Lead portfolio planning, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, renewals, and consolidations.
- Conduct scenario analyses and business cases for site strategy (open/close/consolidate/expand), including financial and operational impacts.
- Maintain a multi-year real estate roadmap that balances capacity, flexibility, and cost.
- Implement an enterprise strategy for compliance with government standards for classified facilities
Facilities Operations & Workplace Experience
- Manage outside service provider agreements and governance process to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient workplaces.
- Establish and manage standards for preventive and corrective maintenance, building systems, and asset management.
- Partner with HR, IT, Security, and Business Units to deliver a consistent, high-quality workplace experience.
- Lead space planning, utilization analysis, and workplace design guidelines to optimize occupancy and support new ways of working.
Financial Management & Performance
- Own real estate and facilities budgets for Corporate Office Facilities, including operating expense and capital plans.
- Implement performance metrics and dashboards (e.g., cost per square foot, utilization, service levels, energy use) and drive continuous improvement.
- Identify and execute cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives while maintaining service quality.
- Oversee vendor and contract management, leveraging competitive sourcing and performance-based agreements.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to applicable building codes, health & safety requirements, environmental regulations, and internal standards.
- Partner with Legal, Risk, and Security functions on lease terms, insurance, safety programs, and business continuity considerations.
- Develop enterprise guidelines and procedures for space allocation, occupancy planning, and facility operations.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead and develop a high-performing real estate and facilities team, including regional/site leads and external partners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership on facilities and footprint topics; provide clear, data-backed recommendations.
- Build strong relationships with sector/division leaders to understand operational needs and align real estate decisions with business priorities.
- Communicate proactively on major initiatives, changes, and impacts to employees and leaders.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, or related functions.
- Experience in a large, multi-site industrial, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, or technology environment.
- 5+ years of experience leading teams and managing large, complex portfolios across multiple sites or regions.
- Demonstrated experience with lease negotiations, portfolio optimization, and capital project oversight.
- Proven ability to manage significant budgets and deliver measurable cost and efficiency improvements.
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance metrics.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to present complex topics to senior executives.
- US Citizenship is required as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time following hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications (e.g., RPA, FMP, CFM, CCIM, or similar).
- Familiarity with integrated workplace management systems and data/analytics platforms.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Finance, IT, Security, and Operations.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business strategy into long-term real estate and facilities plans.
- Financial Acumen: Strong command of financial drivers, including ROI, NPV, and total cost of occupancy.
- Operational Excellence: Focus on process discipline, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Leadership: Proven capability to build, develop, and inspire teams and external partners.
- Collaboration & Influence: Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving alignment.
- Change Management: Ability to lead footprint, workplace, and organizational changes with clear communication and planning.
Primary Level Salary Range: $220,100.00 - $330,100.00
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
