DMS and ModSim Manager Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

5d•$146,600 - $219,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Engineering 2 (DMSMS [Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages] and ModSim [Modeling and Simulation] Manager) to join our diverse team of professionals. This leadership position will be full time in the office and located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA. This role will support the Product Support EI&E (Engineering Integration and Execution) and lead the DMSMS and ModSim team and SOW (Statement of Work) execution. This role will be responsible for coordinating the priorities between multiple OU (Operating Units), ensuring high quality engineering analyses, talent development and management, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and CAM (Control Account Manager) duties for both teams. The DMSMS team is responsible for proactive monitoring and mitigation of obsolescence risks of the system and driving the program towards a predictable and manageable level of technical change and funding. The ModSim team is responsible for using advanced statistical analysis to integrate various factors that affect usage, deployment, fielding, and resupplying activities and project long-term requirements in order to achieve specific goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Science Technology Engineering Math) and at least 8 years of related experience of relevant experience and or another related experience or 6 years with Master's Degree in STEM
3 years experience with DMSMS and/or ModSim
Must have an active Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government Top Secret, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Willing and able to travel up to 25%
US Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Nice To Haves

Current active in-scope government Top Secret Clearance with S1 or V2 special access
Previous experience working with Contracts and/or Program Management
Relevant experience in adjacent logistics support elements such as Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) & Maintenance Planning, Modeling & Simulation (ModSim), Support Equipment Engineering (SEE), Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Obsolescence Management, Training & Training Systems, Technical Data, Support Hardware, Fleet & Field Support, and Product Support Management
Previous experience driving process changes/improvements and leading multi-functional teams on complex tasks, with strong communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes
Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
Previous U.S. Military experience with operations and/or aircraft maintenance background

Responsibilities

Support the Product Support EI&E Director and OU Program Manager objectives
Serve as the technical authority on DMSMS and ModSim
Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to engineering team members
Coordinate with other DMSMS and ModSim leaders across the company to ensure sharing and alignment of best practices
Maintain cognizance of shifting best practices, procedures, and USG guidance documents to generate opportunities and influence SOWs and ensure Northrop Grumman is a leader in the fields of DMSMS and ModSim
Coordinate with other Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Field Support, and other functions as needed to ensure the teams generate high quality and technically sound analyses that drive leadership/customer action
Manage suppliers to ensure high value technical work is performed and delivered
Oversee the execution of DMSMS mitigations by suppliers in coordination with the customer and Business Management
Formally present technical status and solutions to leadership and the customer
Act as the CAM for DMSMS and ModSim work packages as needed
Support and shape proposal activities