AVE Affordability and Capture Manager 3 - 10203-1

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our defense systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an AVE Affordability and Capture Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Develops Capture and Production Planning Strategy and integrate across multiple AVE element product teams for future Sentinel business positioning

• Leads proposal development effort for AVE, utilizing developed strategies to feed the greater Sentinel Program 

• Develops Affordability / Cost per Unit Targets and Sustainability Strategy and implement/execute affordability program for the AVE Segment Team

• Supplier proposal coordination and relationship building to a common Northrop capture plan

• Assists IPTs and the Functions in meeting affordability management goals and establish affordability progress metrics

• Conducts cost-benefit-analysis needed for approval of IPT and Functions affordability initiatives and trade studies

• Establishes program “affordability culture” through affordability management events and recognition of successful affordability initiatives 

• Supports cross-functional development and maintenance of Life Cycle Cost models and their integration into broader business operations

• Assists in developing and providing affordability status for IPT inputs to the program risk and opportunity management system 

• Abilities to lead a small team of analysts and tech writers to execute job functions

• Maintains on-going interaction with Sentinel Business Development Leadership and Program Mgmt. 

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' experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

• (3) years of formal management experience in product team leadership, or program management, or capture / proposal work, or business management, or manufacturing/industrial engineering leadership.

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP or higher

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have (PQs)

• Masters of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil Engineering or Masters of Business Administration preferred

• Experience with large Defense Acquisition Proposal Development or Business Capture Management 

• Background in large scale, high-rate production planning and execution

• Understanding or experience of full rate production economic strategies and supply chain management

• Previous experience developing “price to win” targets and cost reduction initiatives in a large program affordability office

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and meet program commitments in a highly fluid engineering environment 

• Ability to effectively maneuver through muti function teams, political situations and anticipate roadblocks

• Previous experience with Large Program Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Methods, and Tools

• Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction 

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

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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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.