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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 Clearwater, Florida 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 8 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at the time of application, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 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 Clearwater, FL with occasional travel, up to 25% travel

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Graduate degree in STEM, related field, or MBA
• Active Special Access Program (SAP)
• 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
• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization

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  

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s 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.   

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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