Staff Operations & Training Deputy IPT

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance coverage

life and disability insurance

savings plan

Company paid holidays

paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Operations & Training Deputy IPT in Colorado Springs, CO or Chantilly, VA. This 100% onsite role may follow a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, depending on program needs.

Responsibilities include leading teams, removing blockers, and ensuring resources align with the IPT vision while maintaining morale and customer collaboration. A TS/SCI clearance and space operations experience are required; advanced degrees are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 10 years, or PhD with 7 years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain SAP access and US citizenship.
• Proven leadership managing multiple teams and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams and align tasks with IPT vision.
• Resolve blockers and manage personnel issues.
• Ensure resources meet tasking needs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain high morale and customer relations; oversee projects and upgrades.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Geographically dispersed teams

Spacecraft operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years experienc e

Master’s degree + 10 years

PhD + 7 years

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. 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 a Staff Operations & Training Deputy IPT 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 could include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications for Level 5:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 7 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

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Primary Level Salary Range:

$161,000.00 - $241,400.00 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.

Benefits:

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

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