SDS) Propulsion SMT Technical Lead

Position: (SDS) Propulsion SMT Technical Lead - 19768
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
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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 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. Northrop Grumman’s  Defense Systems  sector is looking for a  Supplier Management Team Technical Lead  over the Aerojet (Propulsion) Subcontract, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in  Roy, UT  .

As the Aerojet SMT Technical Lead, you will partner with the Program Element and Segment Executives, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Office of the Chief Engineer, and lead a cross-functional technical team of various systems engineering disciplines managing major supplier efforts focusing on technical excellence and technical rigor.

Travels up to 50% or more to interface with leadership, customer/supplier, and program milestones.
Assists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for Aerojet Request for Information (RFIs ) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etc.
Responsible for Aerojet proposal technical evaluations and supports program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiations.
Review and approve Aerojet’s technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Establish and track technical goals and commitments for Aerojet to drive maturity and ensure high-quality execution.
Manage and mitigate technical execution risks by monitoring Aerojet technical performance against metrics and addressing identified capability gaps.
Oversee and maintain the SMT technical action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with Aerojet.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
~ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
~Life Insurance
~ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
~ 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.

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related engineering experience.
~ Willing and able to travel 50% or more between Roy, Huntsville, and Manhattan Beach, as well as various other locations.
~Experience with the systems engineering “V” and different phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development to acceptance testing.
~ Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
~ Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Prior Supplier Management Experience on a Program in the Development phase.
Technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiations.
Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities.
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM).

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. 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. 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.