Sentinel Subcontract Payload Re-Entry System Product Manager 3 - BOSS 12761-1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Subcontract Payload Re-Entry System Product Manager 3 . This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

The Product Lead’s primary responsibilities are to manage the Payload Re-Entry System’s subcontract including the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance. This subcontract involves the design, manufacture, and testing of the Payload Re-Entry Subsystem.

What you will get to do:

• Enforcement of subcontractor execution of a Statement of Work (SOW) and support of contract modifications as necessary

• Risk and Opportunity development and management to include seeking management reserve funding to effectively mitigate program risk

• Resolution of technical and operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of technical advisement, subject matter experts (SMEs), or focused oversight of the subcontractor

• Evaluation of supplier performance including the development and execution of incentive and award fee plans

• Measuring and reporting program performance through development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing EVMS principles

• Leadership of identification, allocation, tracking, and completion of program requirements. Management of cost, schedule and technical performance of complex projects and dynamic priorities across multiple baselines and operational locations

• Ensuring the team understands and adheres to customer expectations, contract scope, and manages change through control board activities

• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders

• Supporting the preparation and approval of proposals, ROMs, ECPs, specifications, and operating budgets

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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience

• Active US Government Secret clearance investigated within the last 6 years and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

• 2 years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

• 2 years of experience working with a subcontractor in a technical advisory role

• 2 years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary team

• Experience with mechanical design and analysis of metallic structures, avionics engineering, and the design of ordnance systems

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Current Top Secret, SCI, and/or Special Access clearance
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Knowledge of configuration management best practices, scheduling, and cost estimation
• Experience performing technical evaluation of supplier proposals
• Subcontract negotiation and definitization
• Experience overseeing subcontracts for performance and accountability
• fast-paced engineering environment
• Experience on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) or other missile programs
• Experience leading hardware procurement/supply chain operations
• Strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.