SDS Division Sr. Principal Engineer Systems - Directorate Process Modeling Lead 10350 & 10351

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principle Engineer Systems - Directorate Process Modeling Lead to its team of diverse and qualified individuals. These positions will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Learn more about the Sentinel program here.  Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure

As a Technical Leader, Architect, process engineer and process change facilitator, the qualified applicant will assist in the development of an integrated, multi-dimensional, and maintainable process model, focusing on Engineering processes but also supporting other functional areas related to program execution (Program Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, Business Management, etc.).

This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the business portfolio for the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division which includes the Sentinel program, Minuteman III programs and related business development.
Responsibilities include:
• Develop Process Flows
• Create and release standard processes into the modeling tool in the form of process maps, architectures, diagrams, resources, storyboards, landing pages, etc.
• Integrating cross-functional processes covering the entire program lifecycle
• Decomposing & sequencing activities, de-conflicting process overlaps, and developing new content to fill process gaps
• Identifying giver/receiver artifacts and deliverables
• Clarifying roles and associating process aids
• Communicating with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), functional teams, and other stakeholder organizations to ensure process intent, best practices, and lessons learned are captured
• Supporting process modeling tool administration
• Supporting program deployments of the process model to ensure the process needs of programs are being met
• Tailoring standard processes according to unique program requirements
• Facilitating the application of controlled changes and configuration management on program-tailored process models
• Applying program model updates resulting from standard process changes

Establish strong working relationships
• Integrate across programs and functions
• Understand issues from multiple viewpoints
• Influence without authority while navigating program and organizational landscapes to lead diverse teams in achieving breakthrough results
• Quickly assimilate information that is being delivered verbally
• Articulate information in a process format and communicate in a precise manner using English (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and facilitation skills
• Demonstrate competence with complex software applications
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of lean concepts
• Demonstrate a high standard of accountability to function autonomously, with little direction, supervision, or oversight
• Work collaboratively on a team
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, adapt, and tackle hard problems

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Sr.Principal Systems Engineer: bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of related systems engineering experience, 7 years with a master’s degree.
• Experience in process development work
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
•  Demonstrate competence with complex software applications
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of lean concepts
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (clearance not required to start)"

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Experience with architecture modeling
• Experience with process analysis, gap analysis, and solution generation
• Experience in working with cross discipline teams and stakeholders
• Experience in a breadth of related cross-functional disciplines
• Experience in process authoring, mapping, modeling and auditing
• Experience in SysML or similar modeling languages
• Process modeling experience with TIBCO Nimbus tool or similar software
• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to achieve Top Secret Clearance"

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