Sentinel - Supplier Management (PRS) - Technical Lead - 16608

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is looking for a Supplier Management Team (SMT) Technical Lead over the Payload Re-entry System (PRS) Subcontract with Textron Systems for the Sentinel Program, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, UT.
As the PRS SMT Technical Lead, you will partner with the Program Element and Segment Executives, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Office of the Chief Engineer, and lead a cross-functional technical team of various systems and design engineering disciplines managing major supplier efforts focusing on technical excellence and technical rigor.
Primary job responsibilities
Leading the technical oversite for Textron Systems as the main engineering point of contact for the Program. This includes aligning supplier technical activities with overall program technical baseline and verifying supplier technical deliverables are successfully integrated:

Develop Textron Systems Statements of Work (SSOW) through collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholders
Assists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for Textron Systems Request for Information (RFIs ) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etc.
Responsible for Textron Systems proposal technical evaluations and supports program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiations
Review and approve Textron Systems technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Partner with the SMTL to align Textron Systems technical objectives within program cost and schedule constraints
Establish and track technical goals and commitments for Textron Systems to drive maturity and ensure high-quality execution
Manage and mitigate technical execution risks by monitoring Textron Systems technical performance against metrics and addressing identified capability gaps
Oversee and maintain the SMT technical action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with Textron Systems
Basic Qualifications (Must have):

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related engineering experience
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must have the 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
Experience working with technology Textron Systems supports. For example, aerospace electronic/mechanical systems and/or payloads
Experience with the systems engineering "V" and different phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development to acceptance testing
Experience with systems engineering milestones
Experience in managing a technical baseline
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have):

Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Prior Supplier Management Experience on a Program in the Development phase
Technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiations
Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM)
Position Benefits 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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
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.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $162,500.00 - $243,700.00The 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

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10214233

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-13T20:27:24