Product Support Modeling and Simulation Manager

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineering Manager 1 (S01) position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.  The selected candidate will lead a Product Support Modeling and Simulation team of 5-10 systems engineers specializing in modeling and simulating fleet sustainment operations. This role includes the management of people, processes, assets, and budget related to the execution of Product Support modeling and simulation. The selected candidate will demonstrate exemplary professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Will build or maintain diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members. Will have knowledge and understanding of standard NGAS modeling and simulation engineering processes. Will have time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure consistency and quality of developed supportability models.
• Act as a resourceful point of contact for Modeling and Simulation between the Logistics Support Analysis, Reliability, Maintainability, Prognostics and Health Management, and Support Equipment groups
• Lead the development for documentation for supportability models.
• Develop and maintain models for Availability, O&S Cost, Logistics Footprint, Level of Repair, Spares Forecasting
• Support evolving design through trade studies and impact analysis

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution
• Must-have at least 3 years of experience in supportability modeling and simulation, reliability, or supportability
• Must-have experience managing or leading a team and developing talent
• Must-have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Science degree
• Experience working on military programs
• 5 or more years of experience in supportability modeling and simulation
• Experience with earned value management (EVMS)
• Experience leading a supportability modeling and simulation project or team
• Experience using logistics models and how the validation, verification, and accreditation process works

Salary Range: $106,400 USD - $159,600 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.