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Sentinel - SEIT Advanced Planning Manager 3 - 15540

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Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - SEIT Advanced Planning Manager 3 - 15540

Roy, UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 SEIT Advanced Planning Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

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This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:

Develop Capture and Production Planning Strategy and integrate across multiple SEIT product teams for future Sentinel business positioning

Strategy Deployment Process: Lead the SEIT process to develop and measure an integrated strategy aligned with program imperatives. Define objectives, strategic gaps, and outcomes needed to meet SEIT business annual and long-range strategic goals.

Mission and Capability Roadmaps: Assess and influence long-term mission needs to identify future capabilities needed within the SEIT segment, investments necessary to close the gap, and acquisition strategies to deliver capability to mission.

Strategic Gap Analysis: Lead strategic gap analysis within the SEIT segment to identify technology, capability, or process gaps, prioritize them, and align resources to meet them.

Internal Investment (NCTA) and Capital Allocation Planning: Drive processes to prioritize investment and capital requests, aligned with program strategy and gaps, and allocate resources within the SEIT segment. Develop candidates for technology gap funding within the program and advocate for those resources.

Sentinel Restructure: Serve as Segment POC collaborating with Segment Element leads to identify, quantify, and assess impacts of Restructure courses of action (COAs).

Proposal Responses: Lead proposal development effort for SEIT, utilizing developed strategies to feed the greater Sentinel Program. Work with suppliers on proposal coordination and relationship building to a common capture plan.

Market/Competitive Analysis: Provide expert guidance and support for BU-level market analysis and/or competitive assessment by offering insights on Segment-specific market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs.

Ability to lead a small team of analysts and tech writers to execute job functions

Maintains on-going interaction with Sentinel Strategy and Planning Leadership and SEIT segment Program Mgmt.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 position's 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.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Masters Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience.

3 years of formal management experience in product team leadership, or program management, or capture / proposal work, or business management.

Experience working in a program valued at $250M or greater

Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP or higher

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or Business (Economics, Business Administration...) disciplines from an accredited university; Masters of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Civil Engineering or Masters of Business Administration preferred

Experience with large Defense Acquisition Proposal Development or Business Capture Management

Background in large scale, high-rate production planning and execution

Understanding or experience of full rate production economic strategies and supply chain management

Previous experience developing "price to win" targets and cost reduction initiatives in a large program affordability office

Ability to deal with ambiguity and meet program commitments in a highly fluid engineering environment

Ability to effectively maneuver through muti function teams, political situations and anticipate roadblocks

Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10198952
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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