Manager Programs 2 - GPI SEIT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced SEIT PM (Manager 2-Programs) to lead the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) teams in our Chandler, AZ office for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) Program.

The GPI program is a dynamic fast paced developmental program that is defining the future of launch vehicles.  SEIT PM will work as the right hand to the Chief engineer in partnership with the Program Engineering Managers (PEMs), ensuring the IPTs are working toward a common design as they work on developmental projects in each their areas.  The SEIT PM is expected to emphasize the importance of collaborative system design, with insight and oversight across all engineering and program boundaries.

The SEIT PM will be working in a dynamic environment day to day, and also focus on the end contract goal.  They will be streamlining processes to expedite development while limiting risk when stepping outside established processes. 

This position will report to the Director of SEIT, and be allocated to GPI Program Manager for daily direction with decision authority and margins allocated by the CE.  In this position, the SEIT PM will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following focus areas:

System Architecture:

Participate/Influence in the design and development of system architecture decisions in coordination with the Program Chief Engineer. Lead customer working groups and lead technical architecture discussions with the customer, LV senior leadership, and program IPT leaders. Evaluate the technical, cost, and schedule impact of implementing the system architecture.

Design Change Impact Assessment:

Ensure that design changes in hardware and software are compatible with existing components and subsystems, particularly for efforts requiring the support of more than one engineering discipline

Multi-disciplinary Interface Management:
Develop comprehensive design and interface requirements and lead the verification effort, ensuring cross-functional communication.  Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software interfaces.

Requirements-based Testing:
Ensure program master test plans, integration concepts and integration flows developed by the Integrated Operations Team are constructed in a Test Like You Fly manner and verified.

First Flight Item and Test Like You Fly (TLYF) Management:
Effectively utilize Systems Engineering products such as First Flight/Reuse and TLYF Assessments early in the system architecture and design phase to identify and mitigate risks.  Perform critical analysis to determine whether or not TLYF has been met or not and defend the analysis.
 

Data Review Management:

Lead the process and review products for formal data review
Hold the engineering teams accountable for objective, efficient and timely review of telemetry data.

Customer Interface:

Work closely with a customer that is actively involved with the system under development. Understand customer needs and the scope of the contract working with the Program Manager to find solutions to customer requests that achieve the contract goals while maintaining cost and schedule.

Employee Management:
Provide direct supervision of Systems Engineering Leads.
Provide OJT training and mentoring of SEIT engineers including inputs to performance reviews.
Approve hiring decisions. Originate and advocate for SEIT program staffing demands.
 

Cost Management:
Perform EVMS functions (CAM) for Systems Engineering WBS elements (may be delegated to SE Leads).

Program POC for Independent Reviews:
Serve as program POC / coordinators for IDRs and Deep Dives with functional management.
 

Risk Management:
Facilitate risk management process and review board in coordination with Program CE (Chair).
Monitor and track to internal department standards/guidelines including intermittent status and reporting requests.

International Partners:

Work with Japanese partners in a unique international workshare arrangement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries, or a Master’s degree in a STEM and 6 years of related experience, or a PhD in STEM and 4 years of related experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
• Demonstrated success leading development team/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Experience leading development test and evaluation efforts
• This job requires daily on-site closed area work in Chandler AZ.
• Ability to travel is required (25% max)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on a development program that utilizing model-based systems engineering approach
• A strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals
• MDA lifecycle development experience
• Experience with Northrop Grumman Systems Engineering standards and guidelines
• Experience with external customer interfacing (e.g., meetings, presentation, negotiation)
• Experience assisting IPTs with their internal and external suppliers
• System testing and launch operations experience is preferred
• Experience with Aegis Weapon System and/or Interceptor domains is preferred
• Experience with Agile and Scrum is desired
• DOORS or CAMEO experience is desired

Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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.