Sentinel CDR Campaign Systems Engineering Manager 3- 1097-2

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Critical Design Review (CDR) Campaign Systems Engineering Manager to oversee the CDR MPE processes, ensuring successful integration of complex engineering initiatives. This role involves significant leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with diverse teams to meet program success metrics. The candidate should possess a strong STEM background and demonstrate exceptional management skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related field required.
• 3 years of management experience necessary.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Critical Design Review (CDR) Campaign.
• Develop and manage CDR campaign strategies.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical content for CDR events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Technical Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Critical Design Review (CDR) Campaign Systems Engineering Manager 3 on the Sentinel Systems Engineering team located in Roy, UT, Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.

What you'll get to do:
The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a Critical Design Review (CDR) Campaign Lead on the Sentinel Systems Engineering team. CDR is a major program event (MPE) which establishes the Sentinel initial product baseline to proceed into fabrication, system integration, demonstration and test. The CDR Campaign Lead has leadership responsibility for the CDR MPE; they lead the development and integration activities for CDR to enable success at the culminating CDR event.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Event leader for the CDR Chair
• Develops CDR campaign strategy and associated roadmaps
o Defining lower level / incremental build up activities, events, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) to ensure a manageable risk posture for a successful CDR MPE
• Briefing executive program and customer leadership
• Publishes plans, procedures, checklists and metrics in support of the CDR MPE
• Monitors and reports technical, cost, and schedule progress to program leadership, customers, and stakeholders
• Develops and manages handling plans for risks and opportunities associated with CDR MPE
• Ensures content is captured, presented, and delivered on time to support the campaign events
• Responsible for compiling and delivering the CDR data package
o Includes understanding the technical products that are input to the data package
• Provide down-and-in event support to other product segment teams across the program. This includes but is not limited to:
o Creating strong partnerships with other product segment MPE leadership teams
o Support data reviews
o Interpretation and implementation advisement for program plans, procedures, and checklists
o Participate in and provide lower level execution event surge support as needed
• Establish and facilitate regular CDR review / working group sessions regarding readiness metrics related to technical maturity and schedule
• Establish strong customer relationships and alignment regarding CDR
• Provide leadership of event execution and closure of all action items
o Responsible for auditing the completion of all entry and exit criteria for CDR
• Understand the scope and impacts of IMS givers and receivers that support successful CDR
• Manage and reforecast the MPE schedule based on coordination with all impacted stakeholders
• Lead CDR planning during detailed rolling wave planning activities

Position Benefits

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

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• 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.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience
• 3 years of experience in a formal lead/management position
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• Experience in working with subcontractors and customers at all levels
• Experience in program reporting
• EVM experience on reporting and VARs with the ability to get certified
• Ability to travel up to 10%

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• ICBM experience
• Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production
• Experience with technical reviews for large scale and complex system development
• Experience with implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods
• Proven communication and leadership skills and experience leading small teams in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with stakeholders

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $267,700.00 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.