SDS Director of Programs 1 – Production Master Planner

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Director of Programs 1 – Production Master Planner for a large-scale program located in Roy, UT. The position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Strategy.
The program leader will be responsible for the horizontal and vertical integration of the programmatic, contractual, and technical elements of the program as captured in the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to help ensure an executable program.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
Establish strategy for alignment and inputs and develop initial what-if plans that will form the basis to eventually integrate the Master Plan and Master Schedule with program definition and overall Program Vision
Baseline Agility: Ability to baseline and manage dynamic Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project while maintaining strict traceability between low-level Shop Floor Control (SFC) schedules and top-level Integrated Master Plans (IMP).
EMD-to-Production Transitioning: Exposure to readiness levels (MRLs) alongside technology readiness levels (TRLs), knowing when to transition parts from engineering/prototype work centers to formal production routing.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Alignment: Knowledge of schedule logic drives valid Earned Value (EV) technique progress, aligning Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and cost control baselines.
Multi-Tier Critical Path Analysis: Ability to run and interpret Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA) using Monte Carlo simulations. Monitor driving paths across hardware design, test asset allocation, software build releases, and tooling qualification.
Risk / Margin Management: Knowledge of how to strategically place schedule buffers and management reserves around high-risk qualification milestones and long-lead material drops.
Direct alignment with engineering change boards (CCBs). When Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) or Notice of Revisions (NORs) hit, able to assess schedule ripple effects.
Capability to integrate multi-tier supplier production schedules (propulsion, guidance, C2 hardware, ground support equipment) into the prime contractor schedule.
Ability to bridge shop floor production output with flight/ground test schedules, ensuring test articles, ground support equipment (GSE), and software loads arrive fully qualified for integrated testing dates.
Acting as the central translator between Engineering (design releases), Procurement (material arrivals), Manufacturing Operations (assembly/tooling), and Finance (EVMS reporting).
Responsible for developing, integrating, and managing all program master schedules baseline in alignment with contractual requirements and major proposal efforts
Develop and maintain all Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and Integrated Master Schedule
Provide execution visibility to contract requirements and program master schedules including metrics for high-risk interdependencies (e.g., supply chain, test, engineering, etc.)
Develop and maintain program specific plans, plans integrating across programs, risk planning, systems engineering planning and resource planning
Determine and manage program resource requirements, as well as facilitate earned value
Coordinates risk identification, assessment and mitigation with Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) team
Maintain business assumptions and program sourcing strategies as well as Block Point Change schedules and Return to Green (RTG) plans for schedule impacts
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree and 8 years of related experience
A minimum of 5 years of formal people leadership experience (team lead, manager or equivalent) in a program-oriented environment
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Planning (WBS/IMP/IMS) on largescale aerospace or defense programs
Experience with enterprise-wide schedule integration tools
Experience with Program Operations functions including:
Program Control
Scheduling
Contracts
Negotiations
Subcontracts
Data Center
Facility Planning
Experience with risk identification, assessment and mitigation in a multi-discipline team setting
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) last investigated within 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by

Skills
Sourcing, Procurement, SAP