Manager of Programs 3 – GN&C SMTL (Supplier Management Team Lead) 18764

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring Posted this week
Roy, UT Posted 6 days ago $166,700–$250,100 / year
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Manager 3 to lead the Supplier Management Team for the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. This senior-level position involves establishing and maintaining subcontract operations for the Guidance Computer Subsystem, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance alignment with the Statement of Work (SOW). Day-to-day responsibilities include risk management, project performance oversight, and resolving technical issues through collaboration with subject matter experts and subcontractors. The role requires expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles, configuration management best practices, and experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within a high-stakes engineering environment. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree plus eight years of relevant experience or equivalent, an active Secret clearance, and familiarity with ICBM programs and hardware procurement operations.

Skills

Earned Value Management System Cost Account Manager Subcontract management Configuration management Agile MBE ICBM programs Guidance Computer Subsystem Work Breakdown Structure Risk management Project performance management High-reliability onboard computers Avionics GN&C teams Hardware procurement Supply chain operations

What you'll do

  • Manage subcontractor performance for the Guidance Computer Subsystem fabrication, assembly, and test.
  • Plan and manage cost, schedule, and technical quality for WBS elements related to subcontract operations.
  • Resolve technical and operational problems with subcontractors through advisement or oversight.
  • Enforce execution of Statement of Work (SOW) by subcontractors and support contract modifications.
  • Analyze alternative courses of action with risk/reward implications for program performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience
  • Active Secret clearance investigated within the last 6 years
  • 1 year of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application
  • 2 years of experience working with subcontractors in a technical advisory role
  • Experience managing subcontractor performance, resolving technical and operational problems
  • Knowledge of configuration management best practices, scheduling, and cost estimation
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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