Sentinel - Flight and Ground Test Deputy Manager 3 - 18903

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 a Flight and Ground Test Deputy Manager 3. This position will be located in Vandenberg SFB, CA and will support the Sentinel – Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

This position will be responsible to the Flight and Ground Test Director - Vandenberg Site Leader, and serve as their deputy for all FGT matters.

This includes helping oversee the Launch Site Systems software, Launch site data and instrumentation definition and development, data acquisition, telemetry and range asset coordination, test and flight hardware integration, MGSE, EGSE and facilities definition and sustainment for developmental flight and ground test across multiple launch facilities.

The selected individual will develop the FGT tactical approach taken from the director’s strategic vision and lead the team in successfully executing that approach. The selected individual will also be expected lead FGT in meeting customer SOW requirements, USSF regulation and company objectives, within budget and schedule constraints.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Help manage a cross functional leadership team and an organization including systems engineers, test engineers, software engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, among others.
• Help organize and manage the effort of multi-discipline and diversly located teams to accomplish various Integrated Functorial Capabilities (IFC) and flight test campaigns.
• Operate and lead in fast paced environment, effectively managing prioritizing multiple tasks
• Strong time management and project management skills and a proven record of meeting very aggressive schedules
• Effectively communicate and present to program management, other technical leaders, technical peers, and customers
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Cost and Schedule Management - Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Change and Configuration Management – Technical Review Boards, Configuration Control Boards

Additional information

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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

• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM discipline with at least 8 years of experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers; or Masters of Science in a STEM discipline with at least 6 years of experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with launch control center (LCC) or integrated hardware testing operations, including data acquisition, instrumentation and control systems software.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• 3 years of direct experience leading large multi-disciplinary teams
• BS/MS in Systems Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Prior experience with launch vehicle integration, testing and flight from a USSF installation.
• An advanced understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems software applications in a remote application is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN-91710.
• Experience in requirements verification and test planning in an MBSE environment
• Experience in program execution and demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones.
• 5+ years of direct experience leading large teams, projects or programs to successful goal attainment.
• Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization.
• Prior experience in system level testing environments and test execution efforts
• Experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management
• Earned Value Management Experience (EVMS) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs comprised of engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production, and mission/quality assurance disciplines.

Primary Level Salary Range

$175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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.