Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit - Engineering Program Execution Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking an Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit - Engineering Program Execution Lead to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and is a full-time on-site position. What You’ll Get to Do: The individual will be the direct liaison to the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit Director within the Land & Maritime Sensors Business Unit and will lead a cross functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, and SEIT Leads, overseeing end to end program execution throughout the ALS Operating Unit. They will work closely with Engineering Discipline leadership and Program Management, while also partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to meet key program milestones. This role will report to the Engineering Execution Lead for the LMS BU and is accountable for technical performance, staffing, root cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign off, and the development of CEACs for all programs within the OU. • Oversee engineering execution across the ALS portfolio as the lead for all execution activities including NCTA. • Lead a cross-functional engineering leadership team during proposal, design, build, and delivery phases of ALS portfolio. • Maintain an awareness of engineering challenges across multiple programs and ensure robust risk mitigation plans are in place. • Provide technical leadership by ensuring the delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and technical quality. • Institute performance reviews, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes to ensure consistent engineering excellence within the ALS OU. • Ensure engineering budgets and schedules are developed and executed, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs) and staffing forecasts. • Regularly interface with Engineering Discipline Sections (HW, SW, SEIT) to secure team staffing. • Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned. • Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments and collaborative/team settings. This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP). Basic Qualifications:  • Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 8 years of experience or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.  • A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.   • Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).