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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an AVE Affordability and Capture Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Develops Capture and Production Planning Strategy and integrate across multiple AVE element product teams for future Sentinel business positioning
Leads proposal development effort for AVE, utilizing developed strategies to feed the greater Sentinel Program
Develops Affordability / Cost per Unit Targets and Sustainability Strategy and implement/execute affordability program for the AVE Segment Team
Supplier proposal coordination and relationship building to a common Northrop capture plan
Assists IPTs and the Functions in meeting affordability management goals and establish affordability progress metrics
Conducts cost-benefit-analysis needed for approval of IPT and Functions affordability initiatives and trade studies
Establishes program “affordability culture” through affordability management events and recognition of successful affordability initiatives
Supports cross-functional development and maintenance of Life Cycle Cost models and their integration into broader business operations
Assists in developing and providing affordability status for IPT inputs to the program risk and opportunity management system
Abilities to lead a small team of analysts and tech writers to execute job functions
Maintains on-going interaction with Sentinel Business Development Leadership and Program Mgmt.
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
This positions 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
Bachelors Degree and 8 years of related experience; Masters Degree and 6 years experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
(3) years of formal management experience in product team leadership, or program management, or capture / proposal work, or business management, or manufacturing/industrial engineering leadership.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP or higher
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have (PQs)
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
Previous experience with Large Program Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Methods, and Tools
Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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