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Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer Major Program Event (MPE) Lead 14432

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

The Sentinel Program is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to join a diverse program team of highly motivated professionals. This individual will take on the role of Major Program Event (MPE) Lead for the Sentinel Program in support of the Milestone B recertification campaign. This role will be in Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation package.

The selected candidate will be assigned a specific Major Program Event and be responsible for:

Monitoring schedule control points and support adjudication of pressures between IPTs.
Monitoring and supporting IMP execution.
Driving horizontal integration of schedule logic and IMS integrity for their MPE.
Partnering with IPT Leads and CAMs to ensure schedule execution to plan.
Monitoring GFx dependencies with the government and G/R dependencies across IPTs within their MPE.
Continuously assessing executability of the plan, and identifying/characterizing risk across the prime and subcontractor scope.
Monitoring risks and opportunities within their MPE.
Supporting SRA activities to quantitatively characterize schedule execution risk.
Championing opportunity identification and proactively look for opportunities to gain schedule margin.
Monitoring accuracy of schedule forecasts.
Participating in and supporting baseline change board activities relative to their respective MPE Supporting/brokering cross-IPT MPE integration.
Supporting/attending major supplier activities for critical MPE drivers.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 12 years of experience, or 10 years of experience with a Master's degree or 8 years with a PhD.
3+ years of experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test, keeping projects on cost and schedule.
3+ year of experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence, DOORS or Cameo.
3+ years of experience supporting trades studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
Operate independently with limited supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers
Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans
Demonstration of a strong understanding of project management and earned-value management principles and their application to complex projects
Experience in a government contractor manufacturing or engineering development environment.
Experience leading program teams through baseline planning activities
Experience managing givers/receivers across subcontractors, IPTs, and customers
Experience with IMS structure design and integration process across a complex program with multiple subcontractors and IPTs
Experience applying integrated program planning and management methodologies within an Earned Value (EVMS) environment on a complex program with multiple IPTs and subcontractors
Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 software
Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense programs and familiarity with Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) or Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR)

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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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Salary Range: $142,500.00 - $202,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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What You Should Know About Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer Major Program Event (MPE) Lead 14432, ngc

Are you ready to lead groundbreaking projects with Northrop Grumman? We’re searching for a Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer Major Program Event (MPE) Lead to join our dynamic team in Roy, Utah. Your expertise will drive the Milestone B recertification campaign as you monitor critical schedule control points, ensuring smooth communication between Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Emphasizing horizontal integration and schedule accuracy, your role will involve assessing risks and identifying opportunities to optimize our project execution. With a passion for collaborative problem-solving, you’ll work closely with IPT Leads and other project managers, maintaining alignment and efficiency throughout the program. Your background in systems engineering, particularly with tools like Agile, JIRA, and DOORS, will be invaluable as you navigate complex project landscapes. At Northrop Grumman, we provide a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and supports your professional growth, reinforced by a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and educational assistance. Plus, with our flexible 9/80 work schedule and potential relocation assistance, you’ll find the perfect balance between work and home life. Join us in making history today and pioneering the future with your innovative ideas!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer Major Program Event (MPE) Lead at Northrop Grumman?

The Sentinel Staff Systems Engineer Major Program Event (MPE) Lead at Northrop Grumman will be responsible for monitoring schedule control points and adjudicating pressures between Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Additional responsibilities include driving integration of schedule logic, assessing risks, actively engaging in schedule execution, and championing opportunity identification to gain schedule margin. This position requires collaboration with IPT Leads and participation in key supplier activities to ensure seamless operation and execution of the program.