F-35 Programs – Systems Engineering Execution Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) organization is seeking a Systems Engineering Execution Lead for our F-35 Programs. This leader will be responsible for Engineering program execution within two Tactical Fighters Business Unit Operating Units (OU): F-35 Sensor Production & Development OU and Growth & Sustainment OU. The position will lead a cross functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, System Architects, and/or SEIT Leads overseeing the programs in these OUs. This role will be accountable for technical performance, staffing, root cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support and sign off, and earned value management oversight for all programs within the portfolio. This full time, on site role is based in Baltimore, MD, and reports directly to the Tactical Fighters Engineering Execution Director.

What You’ll Get to Do: 
The individual will be responsible for technical execution, technology development strategies, and programmatic coordination across the OU in addition to:

• Oversee Engineering Leaders with responsibilities for all aspects of Engineering execution across all programs in the Operating Units

• Partner with Operating Unit Director, Program Directors, and Program Managers on Engineering performance on programs

• Provide situational awareness to Engineering leadership on team and program performance

• Facilitate regular Program Engineering Reviews tracking milestone progress, cost and schedule performance, risks and opportunities, issue resolution, staffing, engineering metrics, and team morale

• Work with program teams to define staffing needs and interface with functional departments to secure team staffing

• Support proposal development and review for new program acquisition efforts

• Review predictive metrics and Comprehensive Estimates at Completion with team ensuring predictable performance to plan

• Own the performance management process, compensation planning, talent development, and continuous improvement of direct reports

• Facilitate program leadership recognition and feedback into the Engineering Discipline on Engineering team members

• Partner with peer functional leaders including Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Operations to ensure cross-functional collaboration for program performance

• Lead or support Engineering/Business initiatives, cross-campus/sector involvement, and/or internal investment projects

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). 

 
Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, a Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Active U.S Government Secret Clearance

• Experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

• Knowledge of staffing and engineering metrics, processes, and tools.

• Experience with developing and executing project schedules. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.

• Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance.

• Experience in engineering functional management including personnel development and staffing planning.

• Experience with developing, proposing, and executing project plans.

• Experience in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring, as well as experience in engineering leadership and support across multiple program phases.

• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.

• Leadership and/or technical experience with Radar technology, development, integration, production, and/or sustainment.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00

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.