Program Affordability Director 1

Requisition ID: R10173991 Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. Category: Program Management Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America | Vandenberg AFB, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 25% 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. 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Program Affordability Director . This position will be located in Roy, Utah, Manhattan Beach, CA, Huntsville, AL, or Vandenberg CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. The Sentinel program is seeking an experienced Affordability Program Manager with the background, vision, and leadership skills to create and lead the Affordability organization for the Sentinel program. This position reports to the EMD Program Vice President, overseeing a cross-segment team that drives the cost containment and cost reduction initiatives for the program. What you will get to do: As the Sentinel Affordability Director, you will be the technical and business leader across the program in all areas that drive cost - mitigating cost increases and driving cost down with specific targeted initiatives. Create, establish, and lead the Affordability Team across the Sentinel program segments directing lower-level leaders on each of the Segments that drive cost. Create and maintain the program Affordability Management Plan and all process documents and Nimbus models necessary to establish and maintain Affordability on the program. Work closely with the Risk and Opportunity manager(s) and segment leads on the program to assure that Affordability initiatives are successfully tracked and managed as Opportunities on the program. Work closely with Business Management and Cost Account Managers to assure that EVMS pressures are managed and mitigated with offsetting Opportunities to assure that ETC forecasts do not grow beyond acceptable limits that would not support Affordability targets. Define Design to Cost (DTC) targets for all of the major elements of cost down to WBS level 3, including IWO partners and Major Subcontractors. Create metrics and reporting mechanisms to status performance against DTC targets and report status to senior program leadership. Create and lead Affordability rhythm meetings with program leadership to manage all aspects of Affordability and Lifecycle cost reduction. Establish metrics for overall program Affordability status as well as the status of individual projects in support of Affordability and report those metrics to senior leadership. Work closely with Sentinel program customers and brief them on Affordability status at technical interchange meetings. Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering for internally manufactured components to assure that designs are producible and affordable. Work closely with Global Supply Chain (GSC) to assure IWO partners and major subcontractors achieve DTC targets. Create tools for solicitation of Affordability ideas from employees across the entire Sentinel enterprise. Create and help to administer a Sentinel program recognition effort to reward employees for coming forward with Affordability ideas. Support the Capture and the Strategy and Planning teams to capture customer funding for Affordability initiatives. Ensure consistent and appropriate communication and messaging across the program enterprise. Serve as the primary customer interface for government Affordability and cost analysis experts. You'll Bring These Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience 5+ years of leadership/program management experience Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across disparate organizations without direct organizational authority Active DoD Secret Clearance adjudicated in the last 6 years with ability to obtain SAP Experience working closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain. Experience working process improvement efforts to reduce cost, improve schedule, and/or improve first-time quality These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Experience managing Affordability and/or Lifecycle cost analysis at prime or Major Subcontract level with $100M+ in annual contract value Experience working high volume production programs (more than 200 units over the program of record) Six Sigma certified Green or Black belt; Lean and/or Kaizen initiative leadership Master's degree in a STEM field or an MBA Experience with large (more than $100M/year) DoD-related procurement programs, especially with the US Air Force. Salary Range: $181,000 - $314,400 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-03