NATO Mission Systems Sub-IPT Lead (Level 6)

Location: United States-California-San Diego

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

NATO Mission Systems Sub-IPT Lead (Level 6)

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a successful candidate to fill a Sr. Manager role as the NATO Mission Systems Sub-IPT (Integrated Product Team) Manager for Mission Systems as a part of the RQ-4 enterprise. The manager is accountable to the Mission Systems IPT Lead for managing the technical baseline within cost and schedule constraints, and to the Avionics Integration functional discipline for compliance with engineering practices and procedures. This position is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following:

• Leads a team of ~20 engineers and technical professionals on the day-to-day execution of contracts. 
• Oversee the design, development, manufacture/procurement, and sustainment of mn systems equipment and related special test equipment. Includes generation of technical documentation (e.g., performance specifications, interface control documents, test plans/reports, design review packages, trade studies, white papers, etc.) and supplier statements of work and related documentation.
• Manage Sub-IPT teamwork product performance throughout all program/project phases (e.g., proposals, planning, execution, & closeout) and over the complete product lifecycle.  Ensure high quality technical products are completed within project cost & schedule constraints.
• Supports staffing in collaboration with Functional Home Room (FHR) to ensure sufficient staff levels and appropriate skillsets are available to support each contract statement of work.
• Lead the team to resolve critical technical issues affecting operations and/or mission availability. Develop and maintain a robust understanding of end user needs and ensure actions are taken to address them.
• Provide technical oversight of Supplier Management Teams and take ownership of supplier performance.

Internal/External Candidates:

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25%.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 16 years of experience; Master’s Degree in STEM with 14 years of experience or PhD in STEM with 12 years of experience.
• Previous Cost Account Management & EVMS duties and responsibilities.
• Background with Supplier Management Training and understanding of concepts.
• Experience with concept definition, design and development, integration & test, and production of payloads, networks, communications, and ground control systems for use on air or space platforms.
• Current in-scope DoD Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain access to required Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Supplier Management experience and proven success working with customer.
• Proven experience in managing modernization or sustainment programs, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives & company policy.
• Knowledge/experience of NSA policies and directives for encrypted communication systems.
• Experience in digital engineering tools and methods, including model-based systems engineering, iterative modeling & simulation, and Agile product development.
• Current DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00

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.