Requisition ID: R10187914
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you will have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a dynamic, energetic individual for the position as Staff Training Team lead in support of our training team.
This position will lead a team of trainers, suppliers, and work with our customers to believer world class products
This position requires full time work onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
What You will Get to Do As the Training Lead, you will oversee a dynamic cross functional team by providing Program Management leadership and direction in support of multi-million-dollar major subcontract. The role includes proven leadership, SMT experience, subcontract management, contract execution, and in-depth knowledge of the development, design, and process for training systems. This role will require collaboration with multiple organizations to include

• Global Supply Chain (GSC)
• Mission Assurance (MA)
• Production
• Engineering
• Business Management
• Various support functions.
As the Training Lead, you possess the following competencies:

• Identifies and controls subcontract management activities and processes that integrate supplier interdependencies throughout the program's life cycle
• Fosters collaboration among team members and between teams
• Applies knowledge, insights, and understanding of business and/or financial concepts, tools, and processes to support decisions, actions, and performance corrections
• Identifies and addresses subcontract impacts through a proactive systematic approach and promptly resolve conflicts across all levels of the subcontract
• Supports and monitors a Technical Performance Baseline, to compare key subcontract technical performance measures, assess product status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline
• The ability to understand elements of the Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test processes
• Identify and address impacts through a systematic and proactive approach to Risk and Opportunity Management
• Communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves issues across all functional elements, including the supplier
• Manages and balances communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets stakeholder needs while protecting the company's contractual rights
• Effectively manages/administrates subcontracts through a broad set of skills, toolsets, processes, and government regulations
• Addresses uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Subcontract
• Effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all the work required and only the work required, is performed
• Establish and lead a regular rhythm with stakeholders to communicate overall technical approach and methodology for design, integration, hypothesis testing, data collection, and recommendations.
• Lead and present customer milestone reviews, including suppliers' briefing, key performance requirements, architecture diagrams, solutions approach, etc.
• Interpret, allocate, tailor, write and/or flow down requirements to all levels of management.
• Provides day to day guidance to team members
• Manages cost & schedule performance, experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and provide financial control and maintenance of budgets including EVMS metrics and Variance Explanations as a Control Account Manager.
• Prepares and manages schedules and prepares status reports on the health of the projects
• Interprets schedules from suppliers to understand impact on program schedule and milestones
• Addresses training uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the contract
• Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)
• Review proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviews
• Effectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors, and controls scope by establishing and controlling changes to the Baseline
• Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality requirements and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectations
• Prepares higher level management briefings and develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and customers
• Manages labor and material dollars across multiple contracts for team and supplier EVMS weekly and monthly deliverables
Succeed The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Experience in briefing technical content to executives, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Experience with supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.
• In depth knowledge of training practices, ISD, and training devices
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Navy training requirements
• Experience with Virtual Training environments
• Supplier Management of large-scale tasks
• Integrated product team lead and cost account manager experience with emphasis on training systems.
• Extensive experience in Subcontract management with respect to design evaluations, gap/improvement identification, and articulation for concerning supplier's shortcoming to achieve technical baseline.
• Experience in integrating complex systems for Naval platforms and operations.
• Experience demonstrating complex technical concepts to management, customers, and stakeholders with non- technical background.
Thrive with Us At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
 
Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
 
We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! 
If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now. 
Salary Range: $134,300 - $201,500
The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9e7145a0-3a5e-448e-9f2d-dedda6f870f2