Execution Lead - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Alaska; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a SITR Execution Lead to support site leadership and ensure seamless execution of operations at the Alaska site. You will work with government and industry partners to coordinate events, schedules, and site activities.

The role requires active Secret clearance and strong program management, with emphasis on defense systems and national security. Overtime and bonuses may apply, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance.
• Strong program management skills required.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to read, write, and edit technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support to Site Lead and Site Manager.
• Oversee operational execution and scheduling for the SITR team.
• Coordinate with industry partners, government customers, and warfighters for site status and events.

Skills

Secret clearance

Program management

Communication

Technical documentation

National defense

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Cisco hardware

Active Directory

VMware

SolarWinds

RHEL

Job description

• Site Leadership support

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Overview

The Systems Integration, Test, and Readiness (SITR) Execution Lead provides leadership support to the Site Lead and Site Manager as a member of the FGA leadership team. The Execution Lead is responsible for overseeing FGA operational execution and providing leadership support to our industry and government customers. Working together with the Operations Lead, the Execution Lead ensures successful execution of all site operational activities and interfaces with multiple organizations to ensure seamless communication and coordination between all stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Site Leadership support
  • Supports Site Lead and Site Manager with site responsibilities, including but not limited to site visitor activities, site logistics/coordination, EHS, and government/program audits.
• Operational Execution
  • Manage the Operational team activities and scheduling
  • Meet with industry partners, government customers, and local warfighters to ensure seamless communication and coordination for site status as well as system activities and events.
  • Participate in planning activities for future event support (operational transitions, test events, etc.)

Required Qualifications

Level 3

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors of Science; 3 years with Masters; 1 year with PhD; 9 years of experience in leu of degree.

Level 4

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors of Science; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD; 12 years of experience in leu of degree.

Both Levels

• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance at the time of application.
• Strong experience in National Defense and System Operational Planning
• Strong Program Management skills
• Ability to read, write, and edit technical documentation to reliably execute system tasks.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoDM 8140.03 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.
• Experience working with GFC and GCN systems/applications
• Hands-on experience with Cisco hardware, Active Directory, VMware, and/or SolarWinds network monitoring platform.
• Practical experience on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) platforms.
• Additional networking or Linux certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Red Hat RHCSA.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in a mission-critical defense system.
• Support a skilled team while shaping training and operational standards.
• Work alongside industry leaders, government partners, and frontline warfighters.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.