Operations & Training Deputy IPT - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to join our collaborative teams as an Operations & Training Deputy IPT - Level 4 in Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA, where you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This 100% onsite role offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and a chance to lead multiple teams, resolve blockers, and drive training related to spacecraft operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret and SCI clearance at time of application, with US citizenship.
• Experience leading multiple teams and excellent communication with engineers.
• Experience with geographically dispersed teams and spacecraft operations.
• Ability to present technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams and ensure goals align with IPT vision.
• Resolve blockers and personnel issues to maintain progress.
• Ensure resource allocations meet tasking and identify efficiency gains.
• Maintain high team morale across the IPT.
• Collaborate with customer representatives on topics of interest.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Spacecraft Operations

Distributed teams

Technical presentation

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 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.

Job Overview

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. 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.

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

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. 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 vaca