Triton Sustainment Product Support Project Lead

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Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead & manage the Guam/Kadena Triton MQ-4C Maintenance/FSR Team.

The Product Support Project Lead is responsible for directing and scheduling Field Service Representatives (FSRs) in executing flight and maintenance operations for the Triton aircraft.  Maintain direct liaison with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) that have an impact on Air Vehicle (AV) and Ground Segment (GSEG) systems. Must maintain required Air Vehicle or GSEG system qualifications.  May be assigned as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) on the Air Vehicle (AV) or GSEG (FOB). The Product Support Project Lead is accountable to direct and oversee program maintenance IAW safety regulations and established corporate policy, procedures and government regulations including but not limited to Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) for the MQ-4C Triton IFC-4 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Fleet Engineering Dispositions, Technical Directives, Contractor Operating Procedures, and published program maintenance procedures. The Product Support Project Lead will be authorized to execute maintenance requirements in coordination with customer maintenance leadership, program engineers, Site Lead and Deputy Site Lead. Directs Site personnel daily schedules, including subcontractors, daily maintenance activities to execute program objectives on time.  In the absence of Site Lead and/or Deputy Site Lead, or as delegated by Site Lead, assigns Safety personnel in support of safety program.

The preferred candidate will actively assist or provide direction to the FSR Team as required to accommodate the Navy customer ground/flight operations. This position works closely with the Site Lead and Deputy Site Lead, Senior Site Lead, Program and Engineering teams, to ensure the MQ-4C UAS are (logistically) functional and available for customer operations tempo. Responsible for Collection and reporting of system maintenance data metrics to support Reliability and Maintainability efforts. Ensures the system is configured in accordance with the Program’s Configuration and Data Management Plans. Ensures maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Follows & assists in any ground operating procedures audits, inspections, and/or compliance reviews IAW DCMA 8210.1D. Provides feedback to Triton Program during daily maintenance pass downs, shift turnover or meetings.

This position requires 100% travel/relocation to Guam, Japan or other OCONUS locations in support of any AV divert or customer operation. This is considered a long term (2yr) assignment, HOLA, COLA, IMI, & additional assignment allowances apply.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, and 5 years of experience in a technical field, or a Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience in a technical field.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Must be eligible to upgrade/maintain a DOD TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience working in flight operations.  
• Must have technical MQ-4C Triton Aircraft experience (Or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have strong communication skills/delivery methods, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft/Teams.
• Experience in managing a maintenance department supporting an FSR function.
• MQ-4C Aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, ground handling, launch/recovery, Safe for Flight
• NAVY/NAVAIR/NAMP/OPNAVINST 4790.2, OOMA, DCMA 8210.1D
• Willing to travel/live 100% abroad.
• Have valid/current passport credentials.

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