SDS Division Process Modeling and Tools Deputy - Systems Engineering Manager 2 (10354)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking process-oriented self-starters to join our Engineering process and architecture modeling team who can help us change the game with regards to how Northrop Grumman develops, manages, and communicates process content as the Process Modeling and Tools Deputy- Systems Engineering Manager 2. This position will carry two major areas of responsibility, one as the Process Modeling and Tools Deputy Manager and one as a Directorate Process Modeling Lead. 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.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

As the SDS Division Process Modeling and Tools Deputy you will:

• Provide people leadership for an Engineering organization, to include performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning as part of the Strategic Deterrent Systems business unit Functional Homeroom.
• Support employee development; employee inclusion, engagement, mentoring and career development; employee training and identification and training of skills required to execute programs.
• Support staffing and workload forecast, recruiting, sourcing, onboarding, and performance management.
• As a Directorate Process Modeling Lead, 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.).

Directorate Process Modeling Lead Responsibilities include:

• Develop Process Architecture(s) and 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.

Position Benefits

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  

This position’s 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)  and at least 6 years of related experience. 
• 1+ year leading a project and /or driving performance against schedule 
• Ability to obtain and maintain and active Secret clearance

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• 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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