Test Engineering Manager 3 - 20691

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Test Engineering Manager 3 to lead Lab operations and drive centralization across BU labs. You will coordinate with programs, suppliers and customers to accelerate execution and ensure compliant processes.

Required BS/MS in STEM with 8+ years IPT/program mgmt experience for US Govt contracts, active DoD Secret clearance, CAM with EVMS, and experience leading large projects. The role demands strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 8+ years IPT/program management experience for US Government contracts, or Masters with 6+ years, or 4 extra years in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain SAP approval.
• At least 1 year experience as a certified CAM proficient in EVMS.
• At least 1 year experience in managing large scale-projects and project integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BU as the Labs subject matter expert for the Test and Production Operations organization.
• Own BU Labs Centralization, including integration with BU programs, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate across multiple lab teams to drive accelerated execution, standardization, removal of constraints, and compliance across BU labs.
• Lead effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, teams, and efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain lab process controls for the BU.
• Ensure lab schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated and are properly resourced for successful execution.
• Coordinate and communicate technical execution, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-discipline teams, government customers, and program leadership.
• Provide lab expertise in support of future business opportunities.

Skills

CAM

EVMS

Leadership

Program management

Education

BS/MS STEM Degree Preferred

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes. 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 Test Engineering Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Lead the BU as the Labs subject matter expert for the Test and Production Operations organization.
• Own BU Labs Centralization, including integration with BU programs, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate across multiple lab teams to drive accelerated execution, standardization, removal of constraints, and compliance across BU labs.
• Lead effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, teams, and efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain lab process controls for the BU.
• Ensure lab schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated and are properly resourced for successful execution.
• Coordinate and communicate technical execution, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-discipline teams, government customers, and program leadership.
• Provide lab expertise in support of future business opportunities.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with at least 8 years of related experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers; or Masters degree with at least 6 years of experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• At least 1 year experience as a certified Control Account Manager (CAM) proficient in Earned Value Management.
• At least 1 year experience in managing large scale-projects and project integration.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• 3 years of formal management experience.
• Direct experience leading large teams, projects or programs to successful goal attainment.
• Proven leader, problem solver, strong work ethic, excellent communications and interpersonal skills for close work with teammates, stakeholders, and customers.
• Experience working across multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Logistics, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization.
• Earned Value Management Experience (EVMS) experience.
• BS/MS STEM Degree Preferred.
• US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Location:

This position will be located in Roy, UT.

Work Schedule:

The 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).

Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00. 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.

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:

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 Culture:

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.