RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff On-Site Supplier Technical Liaison.  Must be able to co-locate with supplier 100% of time in Richardson, TX with occasional travel to the Roy, UT program headquarters and supports the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Support SMT Lead with the following:

• Drive compliant execution of the subcontract within cost / schedule

• Address uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities

• Provide technical support and monitoring in design, manufacturing, test and integration

• Provide financial (EVMS) support and monitoring

• Prepare briefings to support the SMT Lead and Segment Leadership in monitoring and controlling the subcontract

• Support development and review of Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)

• Support review of supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviews

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 7 years of experience

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

• 8 years of experience in design, development, manufacturing or testing areas

• Experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems

• Experience with Material Review Boards (MRB)

• Ability to co-locate with supplier 100% of time in Richardson, TX with occasional travel to the Roy, UT program headquarters

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Graduate degree in STEM, related field, or MBA

• Must have an active Special Access Program (SAP)

• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization

• Control Account Manager (CAM) Earned Value Management System experience

• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience with SAP, NX, Team Center, Jira

• Understanding of Lean, Agile or Six Sigma Tools

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 As