Sentinel Guidance System Integration (GSI) Program Manager 3- 18416

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Guidance System Integration (GSI) Program Manager 3 . This position will be located in Roy, UT.

Relocation assistance may be provided.

What You Will Get To Do:

The GSI Restructure Program Manager will will own schedule and cost replan strategy, drive IMS clarity across sub-IPTs, manage cross-functional handoffs, and ensure risks, issues, and opportunities are identified and mitigated to meet directorate targets and timelines.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead and execute the directorate GSI restructure and replan, owning scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables.

• Coordinate with all sub-Integrated Product Teams (sub-IPTs) to ensure IMS givers/receivers and schedule handoffs are clearly defined and executable.

• Validate plan logic and critical path integrity across the integrated master schedule; propose and implement corrective schedule logic where needed.

• Ensure replan cost targets are met; coordinate cost tradeoffs and track impacts to program baseline.

• Oversee identification, analysis, and tracking of risks, issues, and opportunities; maintain/update risk register and drive mitigation/realization actions.

• Drive cross-functional, cross-IPT, and cross-directorate coordination—facilitate decision forums, status reviews, and escalation paths.

• Ensure all replan/restructure milestones and delivery timelines are met; produce regular status reports, schedule narratives, and executive briefings.

• Interface with EVM/schedule analysts to ensure alignment between IMS, performance measurement baseline, and reported metrics.

• Mentor and guide junior program staff and IPT leads on scheduling, risk management, and replan execution best practices.

Position Benefits:  

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 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.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 8 years of related experience in program management, schedule replan/reshaping, or systems integration; GN&C domain experience strongly preferred, or Masters degree and 6 years of related experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

• 3+ years of experience as a Program Manager

• 2+ years experience performing risk management activities (risk/opportunity identification and mitigation)

• Experience leading multi-IPT replan/restructure efforts and resolving complex schedule/cost integration issues.

• Experience with scheduling tools (MS Project and/or Primavera P6), schedule analysis, and integrated master schedule practices.

• Experienced in Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and experience coordinating with EVM teams. Must be EVM certified.

• Experience in Program Execution, Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, Processes, and Tools

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline

• Prior experience in aerospace/defense programs managing critical suppliers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to create executive-level briefings and facilitate cross-organizational decision-making.

• Prior experience in aerospace/defense GN&C programs and systems engineering lifecycle.

• Experience with cost estimating and cost trade analysis.

• 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance

• Experience in People and Technical Leadership roles

• 2 years of experience with program control (IMS, EVMS), budgeting, and staffing

• Experience managing suppliers

• Experience with all phases of the systems engineering development life cycle, specifically requirements validation and verification

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and DOORS or Cameo tools

• Experience with Risk Management and/or Cost-Risk-Benefit Analysis

• Experience with working with government/military personnel at government/military facilities

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

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 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.