Sentinel - Supplier Management; PRS - Technical Lead - Security Clearance

Position: Sentinel - Supplier Management (PRS) - Technical Lead - 16608 with Security Clearance
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Yes, 25% 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.

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is looking for a Supplier Management Team (SMT) Technical Lead over the Payload Re-entry System (PRS) Subcontract with Textron Systems for the Sentinel Program, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, UT.

As the PRS 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 and design engineering disciplines managing major supplier efforts focusing on technical excellence and technical rigor. Primary job responsibilities Leading the technical oversite for Textron Systems as the main engineering point of contact for the Program.

This includes aligning supplier technical activities with overall program technical baseline and verifying supplier technical deliverables are successfully integrated:
* Develop Textron Systems Statements of Work (SSOW) through collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholders

* Assists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for Textron Systems Request for Information (RFIs ) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etc.

* Responsible for Textron Systems proposal technical evaluations and supports program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiations

* Review and approve Textron Systems technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

* Partner with the SMTL to align Textron Systems technical objectives within program cost and schedule constraints

* Establish and track technical goals and commitments for Textron Systems to drive maturity and ensure high-quality execution

* Manage and mitigate technical execution risks by monitoring Textron Systems technical performance against metrics and addressing identified capability gaps

* Oversee and maintain the SMT technical action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with Textron Systems Basic Qualifications (Must have):
* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related engineering experience

* Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

* Experience working with technology Textron Systems supports. For example, aerospace electronic/mechanical systems and/or payloads

* Experience with the systems engineering "V" and different phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development to acceptance testing

* Experience with systems engineering milestones

* Experience in managing a technical baseline

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have):
* 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

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