Sr. Principal Production Operations Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Principal Production Operations with Security Clearance
Location: Corinne

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 is looking for a Sr. Principal Production Operations. The Sr. Principal Production Operations position will join the Sentinel Program team in Promontory, UT. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing facilities operations, equipment maintenance, and schedule coordination to ensure seamless support for program milestones and commitments. This individual will collaborate across multiple functions, including site management, production, and integration teams, to sustain contractual obligations and infrastructure needs.

Job Summary:

Candidate shall possess knowledge on how to perform a variety of duties in facilities management, support equipment maintenance, schedule coordination, and coordination with site management in support of the Sentinel Program for Launch Systems in Promontory, UT. This role will:
* Support plans and schedules for Launch Vehicles activities in Promontory, Utah

* Support the requirements, milestones, and organizational infrastructure to sustain and deliver on the contractual obligations

* Maintain close coordination with Integration and Test Manager and Production Manager on facility maintenance, requirements, and schedule commitments

* Participate in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures
Occasional business travel may be required (

Key Responsibilities:

* Coordinate facility maintenance activities (periodic and emergency) with the Promontory Maintenance team and Sentinel Program Site Management to ensure safe operations within and around the facility.

* Oversee support equipment and tooling maintenance and calibration with the Production Manager, collaborating with vendors and the onsite Metrology Lab to meet program schedules.

* Manage tooling needs, coordinating between the Production Manager, on-site machine shop, and 3D print shop.

* Maintain program vehicles, coordinating performance and maintenance requirements with Supply Chain, Logistics, and the Production Manager.

* Support program storage and logistics by planning and coordinating vehicle movements, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and storage needs with suppliers, bunkers, and facilities.

* Assist with the design, planning, and construction of Promontory's new LS buildings by serving as the interface between construction project management, LS Facilities, and site management teams.

* Provide support for other Launch Systems facilities and programs in Promontory at similar capacity, as needed.

* Identify and advocate for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program goals and efficiency improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience of managing and supporting production systems

* High School diploma and 12 years of experience of managing and supporting production systems

* Demonstrated ability to coordinate periodic and emergency facility maintenance activities with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient operations

* Proficiency in tracking tooling and equipment performance to maintain alignment with program schedules

* Strong ability to communicate and coordinate clearly across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and safety objectives

* Proven technical skills in managing and supporting production systems, tools, and vehicles in an advanced manufacturing environment

* Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

* Safety knowledge or awareness around energetic material

* Experience in a government-contracted industrial or manufacturing environment

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