Sentinel Logistics Program Manager 2 - 18745

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Logistics Program Manager 2 to lead a Sentinel logistics and systems engineering group in Roy, UT. You will manage personnel performance, provide technical oversight, and own the processes guiding project execution and staffing across multiple product domains.

The role requires a strong background in systems and logistics engineering, plus a U.S. security clearance. Travel and relocation support may be available as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of related experience, OR at least 6 years with a master’s degree; or in lieu of a degree an additional 4 years of related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in Systems Engineering processes, Logistics Engineering processes, and the 12 elements of Integrated Product Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership for a Sentinel logistics and systems engineering organization, including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning.
• Provide project and technical oversight for activities performed by the group.
• Provide ownership of and direction to the processes used by the group.
• Create a vision for an engineering and logistics team and work to make that vision a reality.
• Provide proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.
• Lead a diverse team of engineers performing project development, technical requirements review, system support, planning and sustainment for a diverse set of products in the missile, air and space domains.
• Be responsible for the strategic implementation of skills and labor mix; employee development; mentoring; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant technical matters requiring coordination between organizations to ensure successful task completion and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of related experience

Master’s degree alternative

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

Yes – Clearance Type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Logistics Program Manager 2 – Northrop Grumman Defense Systems

This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program.

Selected candidate will serve as Section Manager for a Logistics and Systems Engineering discipline within the SDS Systems Engineering organization and report directly to the SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager.

Responsibilities include personnel performance management, process familiarization and training for Section members, staffing of roles on projects, and technical oversight of a project or IPT.

What You’ll Get To Do

• People leadership for a Sentinel logistics and systems engineering organization, including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning.
• Provide project and technical oversight for activities performed by the group.
• Provide ownership of and direction to the processes used by the group.
• Create a vision for an engineering and logistics team and work to make that vision a reality.
• Provide proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.
• Lead a diverse team of engineers performing project development, technical requirements review, system support, planning and sustainment for a diverse set of products in the missile, air and space domains.
• Be responsible for the strategic implementation of skills and labor mix; employee development; mentoring; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant technical matters requiring coordination between organizations to ensure successful task completion and customer satisfaction.
• Support horizontal integration of best practices across the organization; maintain cognizance over technical activities; and ensure execution of project statement of work and baselines.
• Exercise excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.
• Provide ownership for the people, processes, and tools that support business areas and programs in achieving their missions.
• Develop and adhere to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost and schedule control methodologies and tools.
• Identify risks and opportunities and coordinate with project teams to mitigate and retire risks.
• Ensure the program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities.
• Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.
• Travel required to support supplier integration and test activities.
• Support FHR efforts in areas of process improvement, training and staffing.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of related experience, OR at least 6 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree; or in lieu of a degree an additional 4 years of related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experienced in Systems Engineering processes, Logistics Engineering processes, and the 12 elements of Integrated Product Support.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• 1+ year of experience providing technical leadership of a project.
• 4+ years’ experience with ICBM weapon system logistics, operations, security, and subsystem integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Experience in the nuclear surety aspects of nuclear weapon systems.
• Experienced in all aspects of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Proficient with Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Demonstrate a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Benefits

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for a robust benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, and Employee Discounts.

The standard work schedule is a 9/80 – a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday allows employees to take every other Friday off.

Note: This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 a full EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit the Northrop Grumman website.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.