Manager of Programs 3 – GN&C SMTL (Supplier Management Team Lead) 18764

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

82d•$166,700 - $250,100•Onsite

About The Position

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 Space Systems is seeking a Manager 3 - Supplier Management Team. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. The Supplier Management Team Lead’s (SMTL) primary responsibilities are to establish and maintain all of the Guidance Computer Subsystem’s subcontract operations to execute the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of a subcontract. The particular subcontract of interest involves the fabrication, assembly and test of the Guidance Computer Subsystem, including multiple circuit card assemblies (CCA) into the larger configured item subsystem. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: • Enforcement of subcontractor execution of a Statement of Work (SOW) and support of contract modifications as necessary • Planning, risk management, and project performance management addressing cost, schedule and technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements • Responsible to manage subcontractor’s performance. Helps to resolve technical and operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of technical advisement, subject matter experts (SMEs), or focused oversight of subcontractor • Enforcement of subcontractor execution of a Statement of Work (SOW) and support of contract modifications as necessary • Planning, risk management, and project performance management addressing cost, schedule and technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements • Responsible to manage subcontractor’s performance. Helps to resolve technical and operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of technical advisement, subject matter experts (SMEs), or focused oversight of subcontractor. • Analysis of alternative courses of action. Decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years of experience, or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
Active Secret clearance investigated within the last 6 years
1 year of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
2 years of Experience working with a subcontractor in at least a technical advisory role

Nice To Haves

Current or active Top Secret, SCI, and/or Special Access clearance
MBA
Knowledge of configuration management best practices, scheduling, and cost estimation
Ability to deal with ambiguity and to meet program commitments in a highly concurrent engineering environment
Ability to maneuver effectively through political situations and to anticipate roadblocks
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team
Experience with high-reliability onboard computers, avionics, or other electronic systems
Experience leading Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) teams
Experience on ICBM or missile programs
Experience leading hardware procurement/supply chain operations
Experience overseeing subcontracts for performance and accountability
Experience applying Agile and/or MBE to a project
Strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
Prior experience in a Management role, such as Section Manager or IPT Lead
3 years of experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

Responsibilities

Enforcement of subcontractor execution of a Statement of Work (SOW) and support of contract modifications as necessary
Planning, risk management, and project performance management addressing cost, schedule and technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements
Responsible to manage subcontractor’s performance. Helps to resolve technical and operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of technical advisement, subject matter experts (SMEs), or focused oversight of subcontractor.
Analysis of alternative courses of action. Decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence.