Sentinel (GBSD) – Mission Assurance Manager 2 – 7418

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Program Mission Assurance Manager 2 to join its team of diverse professionals in support of the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah. Learn more about the Sentinel (GBSD) 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.

What you will get to do:

• Support of MA functions to ensure mission success.  Performs technical reviews of all GBSD drawings, SOW’s, Requirements documents as required. 
• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of GBSD achievements. Assesses GBSD performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
• Assist the Program Managers (PM) with all GBSD Mission Assurance /Program Management requirements.  Develop, implement and maintain the GBSD Program Quality Plans. 
• Assign program tasks to the functional area MA & PQE’s. 
• Lead and facilitate GBSD program FRBs ensuring identification of root cause and proper implementation of corrective actions and reach back and reach across. 
• Lead in preparation and execution on of Program Preventive and Corrective Action Board (PCAB). Develop and maintain GBSD Program Metrics. 
• Preparation of the Program Management Program Review packages. 
• Support PQM with GBSD Customer Corrective Action Requests. Support IPT MA & QE in Conditional Acceptance requirements and flow down.
• Monitor timely closure of Conditionally Accepted hardware and work corrective actions with IPT MA & QEs .  Provide guidance and expertise to supporting professionals of MA & QA engineers. (Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance)

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with at least 6 years of progressive experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.
• Ability to gain a special program access clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in System Engineering.
• Experience in ICBMs or Aerospace programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.

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Salary Range: $112,700 USD - $169,100 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.