RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an AVE Operations and Execution Manager 3 in support of the Sentinel Program. The successful candidate will join the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) segment Program Execution and Operations (PE&O) team supporting day to day operation of the AVE segment. This position is located in Roy, UT.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:
Successful candidate will join the AVE PE&O team supporting day to day operation of the Sentinel AVE program segment. This role requires a pro-active individual willing to work in fast-paced and dynamic environment. A good team focus and willingness to multi-task is important in this role.

In this position, as the AVE Operations and Execution Manager, you will support an experienced and diverse team responsible for Program Increment planning, Capital project planning and execution, cost and schedule management, employee SAP access, external partner onboarding, program and business unit reviews, and defining processes and procedures. As this work spans across a diverse set of stakeholders, this leader will be expected to collaborate effectively and partner across organizations – IPTs, Communications, Site Operations, and Program Leadership – to ensure day to day functions of the organization execute.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides horizontal integration across program segments and segment elements.

• Provides general management of budget/forecast and earned value management across multiple teams and funding sources.

• Act as the assignment manager for the AVE PE&O organization.

• Provides technical interface with the AVE segment and Sentinel Program Operations and Execution.

• Serve as liaison with staff, executives, and senior leaders regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.

• Oversee daily operations in collaboration with senior leaders and directorates, and perform administrative tasks such as managing calendars, generating correspondence, maintaining electronic files, planning, and coordinating meetings, and scheduling facilities.

• Develop and build on relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing operations and help define new operational strategies by working with senior leaders and other executives on special projects.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert, handling inquiries, developing action plans, and assisting with preparation and dissemination of communications.

• Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.

• Develop and deliver high level briefings to Program Leadership and/or customer.

• Provide solutions to complex problems that are consistent with the organization’s objectives.

• Identify opportunities for change and champion needed changes in the organization.

• Navigate ambiguity and develop a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems

• Build relationships and effectively listen and communicate to influence and ensure accountability across a network of stakeholders.

• Coordinating with the PE&O Division Homeroom, for identifying needs and coordination on task closure (Agile).

• Preparing charts, briefings and metrics as needed to provide the Program with visualization material necessary to understand the health of the organization.

• Acting with a sense of urgency and accountability; taking ownership of tasks and strategic direction.

• Updating project database information with multiple input sources.

• Coordination of SharePoint database system changes with admins and developer.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience; Master's degree and 6 years of related experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Minimum of 3 years in formal management position.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or 6 years of related experience with Master's degree in a STEM discipline.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting the AVE team on an ICBM program.

• Current and active Top Secret clearance with SAP.

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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.