SDS Director of Programs 1 – Production Master Planner

About this role

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’s   Defense   Systems Sector is seeking a   Director of Programs 1 –   Production   Master Plann er   for a large-scale pr ogram l ocated in   Roy, UT . The position reports directly to the   Sr. Director of Strategy .  

The program leader   will   be r esponsible for   the horizontal and vertical integration of the programmatic, contractual, and technical elements of the program as captured in the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to help ensure an executable program.    

The selected candidate will   be responsible for   the following:  

• Establish strategy for alignment and inputs and develop initial what-if plans that will form the basis to eventually integrate the Master Plan and Master Schedule with program definition and overall Program Vision   

• What-If analysis to support optimization of program objectives   

• Consistency / Completeness of the what-if schedules and IMP/IMS with program definition documentation. Align activities with EMD Master Planner for handoffs and optimization.   

• Executability of the what-if schedules and IMP/IMS (Margin definition / utilization, Risk adjusted Critical Path Analysis, potential watch paths, analysis of leading schedule indictors)   

• Responsible for developing, integrating, and managing all program master schedules baseline in alignment with contractual requirements and major proposal efforts  

• Develop and   maintain   all Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and Integrated Master Schedule  

• Provide execution visibility to contract requirements and program master schedules including metrics for high-risk interdependencies (e.g., supply chain, test, engineering, etc.)  

• Develop and   maintain   program specific plans, plans integrating across programs, risk planning, systems engineering planning and resource planning  

• Determine   and manage program resource requirements, as well as   facilitate   earned value  

• Coordinates risk identification, assessment and mitigation with Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) team  

• Maintain business assumptions and program sourcing strategies as well as Block Point Change schedules and Return to Green (RTG) plans for schedule impacts  

Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • Educational Assistance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions • Paid Time Off • Health & Wellness Resources • Employee Discounts

This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience , OR a master’s degree and 8 years of related experience  • A minimum of 5 years of formal people leadership experience (team lead, manager or equivalent) in a program-oriented environment  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Planning (WBS/IMP/IMS) on largescale aerospace or defense programs  • Experience with enterprise-wide schedule integration tools • Experience with Program Operations functions including:   • Program Control   • Scheduling   • Contracts   • Negotiations   • Subcontracts   • Data Center   • Facility Planning   • Experience with risk identification, assessment and mitigation in a multi-discipline team setting  • Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• MS in STEM or MBA degree  

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, production program   management   and master planning specific roles  

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, process   maturation   or product life cycle development in both EMD and Production Programs  

• Current Special Program Access (PAR)  

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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. 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

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