Operations & Training Deputy IPT – Level 4

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Operations & Training Deputy IPT – Level 4 in Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA. This 100% onsite role supports critical missions and requires TS/SCI clearance.

The position offers a 9/80 schedule option depending on program needs. You will lead multiple teams, resolve blockers, ensure resource allocations align with the IPT vision, and foster high morale while coordinating with customer representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience or Master’s with 6 years or PhD with 4 years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain SAP approval.
• Experience leading multiple teams and presenting technical concepts to engineers.
• Experience with spacecraft operations and working with dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams and align tasks with IPT vision.
• Resolve blockers and personnel issues.
• Ensure resources meet tasking needs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain high team morale across the IPT.
• Coordinate with customer representatives on topics of interest.
• Oversee special projects and upgrade efforts.
• Enforce process structure within SOW to prevent scope growth.
• Identify areas for business growth and strong team/customer relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Spacecraft Ops

Distributed teams

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Training development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

FreeFlyer

STK

GMAT

ODTBX

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time.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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.As an Operations & Training Deputy IPT – Level 4 located in Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position has the opportunity to work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, depending on program needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple teams and ensuring goal setting and tasks are in-line with IPT vision
• Resolving blockers and personnel issues
• Ensuring resource allocations are sufficient for tasking and identifying areas for efficiency or enhancement
• Setting and maintaining high team morale across the IPT
• Working with customer representatives to address concerns and facilitate conversations on topics of interest
• Oversee special projects and upgrade efforts for the teams
• Formalize and enforce process structure and ensure work scope is bound within SOW to prevent scope growth
• Identify areas for business growth and cultivate a strong working relationship with teams and customers

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) [TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval/access within a reasonable amount of time [US citizenship required].

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple teams.

• Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of presenting technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers.

• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.

• Experience with Spacecraft Operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with developing and providing training related to on-orbit spacecraft operations
• Experience with on-orbit spacecraft anomaly resolution and root cause corrective actions investigations
• Past military service experience, preferably in Space Force or Air Force
• Experience with spacecraft-related training programs
• Expertise in technical disciplines such as orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Familiarity with astrodynamics tools, including FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit (STK), NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), and Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX)
• Advanced Orbital Mechanics knowledge and experience

Salary:

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.

Benefits:

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.

Application Period:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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.

Company Overview:

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.