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Northrop Grumman's Space Systems organization is seeking a DevStar Operations Manager- Systems Engineering Manager 2 . This position will be located in Roy, UT . This position may require occasional travel to Northrop Grumman and Government locations within the United States.
What You'll Get To Do
The position will report programmatically directly to the director of Systems Engineering, DevStar and is responsible for ensuring that the director's vision is translated into operational reality.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and relationship building skills, a track record as an effective communicator, and problem solver with the ability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.
This is a leadership position with daily executive interactions, and the selected candidate will display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman leadership behaviors. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels, including executive leadership. The leader will be comfortable with taking strategic vision and turning it into reality. Predictable performance and thinking ahead on how to ensure smooth and innovative ways of operating is a must.
The selected candidate will work with leaders of all levels across the program and matrix organization to facilitate the dissemination of information and expedite the implementation of initiatives. The successful candidate will also manage the administrative and operational affairs of the director and is a member of the DevStar Systems Engineering leadership team.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead the battle rhythm and operations for a team of professionals at numerous locations responsible for integrating all processes, tools and systems across the directorate to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
Manage the operational affairs, lead communications across the directorate and external stakeholders, facilitate the dissemination of information, and expedite the implementation of initiatives
Support the directorate in executive internal and external customer meetings
Establish and manage baseline management controls to ensure configuration and data management integrity of the directorate's initiatives and products
Integrate and plan all infrastructure requirements to include facilities, staffing, information technology, and processes, tools and systems critical to the directorate
Leading teams of Project Engineers and Program Management leads to drive horizontal integration of changes and requirements
Establish key initiatives in support of the organization's strategic plan
Oversee programs and execute Status Reviews in coordination with DevStar and SET leadership
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 position's 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.
Job Qualifications
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 6 years' related experience;4 years' related experience with a Masters' degree in STEM
Active DoD Secret clearance with background investigation in-scope
At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
A proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for change
Presentation skills to communicate effectively at all levels of management and to individual contributors
Experience in Agile methodologies
Experience in Lean methodologies
Experience in DevOps methodologies
Experience in Integrated Functional Capability Process
Experience in Architecture and/or Model Based Engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing pace
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Salary Range: $127,700 - $191,500
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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