CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: US-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's Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Logistics Program Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Product Support. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
This Advanced Development Logistics Program Manager will manage execution of Product Support work supporting the Bomber Advanced Total Training System (BATTS), within the overall B-21 EMD program. This position is potentially a hybrid role, consisting of direct support to B-21 PST Leadership with the potential for people management.
Technical areas of responsibility include:
- Reliability, Maintainability & Testability
- Design for Supportability
- Logistics Support Analysis (LSA)
- Maintenance Planning
- Availability/Operations & Support (O&S) Modeling
- Support Equipment Engineering
- Training & Training Systems
- Technical Data
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and integrate the Product Support efforts listed above.
- Managing execution of Product Support work supporting BATTS
- Be the single point of accountability for accomplishing program objectives for the team.
- Identify and communicate design and issue impacts across the larger logistics community on the program to drive design changes and ensure all program and customer requirements are addressed.
- Prepare and manage project schedule and budgets to include EVMS (where required) and prepare status reports on the health of the projects.
- Identify risks and opportunities and coordinate with project teams to mitigate and retire risks.
- Assess issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Prepare briefings for management/customer and develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention and problem solving with project managers, suppliers and clients.
- Provide management and guidance to the Logistics Development Team supporting BATTS
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Logistics, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in Logistics.
- Active DoD SECRET (or higher) clearance, within 5 years of last investigation.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a special access program clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of Defense Acquisition Logistics.
- Knowledge of the Engineering Change Proposal process.
- Extensive experience leading a team and developing talent, preferably within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Experience integrating Product Support efforts across the disciplines described above.
- Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVMS).
Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.