Account Lead - Information Activities

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Northrop Grumman (NG) has an immediate need for an Account Lead, running a large and complex profit and loss within a sensitive domain, a core part of Northrop Grumman's Cyber and Intelligence (C&I) Leadership Team in the UK. You will be responsible and accountable leading a NG team, and a number of suppliers to deliver critical operational services for a restricted customer. The position will be located between London and Cheltenham and will report to the Director of the C&I Business.

As an Account Lead, you will establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to foster an in-depth understanding of business requirements, lead and develop transformational strategies/concepts, implement change to create and drive capabilities that enable business requirements. Additional responsibilities include:

• Execution and further development of an Account strategy, in line with the overall strategy.
• Building and maintaining client relationships and satisfaction.
• Full risk and opportunity management, including awareness of Operational Security and how these risks can be managed and mitigated.
• Growth of the Account into similar and new areas, with support of the Business Development function.
• Staff leadership and management, developing and nurturing talent.
• Governance and assurance of delivered capabilities.

Person Specification and Skill Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience working in the National Security Sector (or similar) with deep domain insight.
• Experience leading diverse/matrixed functional or program teams driving outcomes and achieving results across multiple locations, including leading with Agile and / or SAFE methodologies.
• Experience managing a portfolio of diverse and complex projects--to include classified and unclassified.
• Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of projects and priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and risk management, as well as strong business and technical acumen.
• Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communications skills, as well as program management, strategy, analytical, planning, and presentation skills are required.
• Management experience and skills, or other comparable leadership positions, to include management of offsite and matrixed personnel, and employee development.
• Creative thinking to solve resource challenges for large programs or products.
• Comfortable making recommendations that have broad organisational impacts.
• Possess strong interpersonal and written skills; strong organisational and analytical skills; and must be a team player.
• Experience managing supplier relationships
• 30% travel (to customer / supplier sites – predominantly in the UK) is required.

You must hold and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance or relevant UK Government security clearance in line with this role (DV)

Why join us?

• A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters.

• A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong.
• Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Ready to apply?

Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com.

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.