RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are seeking a Staff (Level 5) Deputy IPT Lead to join our talented team.

This position is contingent upon program award and/or customer funding.

What You’ll get to Do:

As the Deputy IPT Lead on this team, you will be responsible for the following:

Assist the IPT Lead and act as the primary delegate for all IPT leadership activitiesProvide overall leadership and direction to the sub IPT leaders and program team (to include strategy development, coaching team members, resolving conflict, and optimizing team level performance)Coordinate/interface across multiple IPTs to define, develop and test the Ground SegmentMeasure and report program performance through agile developmentDevelopment and adherence to master plans and schedulesIntegrated program demand planning (staffing, clearances, etc)Manage risk, issue and opportunity processesIdentify potential risks and opportunities that could impact program performance and take proactive action to resolve issues regarding cost and scheduleBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer counterpartsCommunicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boardsDeliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholdersContribute to the continuous improvement of Ground system processes and procedures

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline; 10 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; 8 years of experience with a PhD.Current & active DoD TS/SCI security clearance required at time of applicationDemonstrated experience in planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, coordination, identifying/mitigating risk, and supporting all phases of a development program Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical material to senior management and customers Comfortable with generating and presenting technical information in Ground-Space systems domainDemonstrated systems engineering knowledge with requirements and verification experiencePrevious project management experience for technical and schedule milestones Excellent leadership, interpersonal communications, organizational and professional development/mentoring skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and managementMust be able to work independently, function in a fast-paced team environment, and be flexible to changing direction  Active TS clearance with SCI required

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Previous management experience as a Deputy APM, SPM, or Technical LeadExperience performing as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) managing cost, schedule, and technicalPrevious program management or related mission management experience with NG PGSD processesTechnical background in ground system design, software development, software integration & test, and requirements development and verificationDemonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop effective processesExperience with program reviews and business development activities. 

Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00

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.