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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman is looking for an Principal Production Operations/Sr. Principal Production Operations. Principal Production Operations/Sr. Principal Production Operations position will join the Sentinel Program team in Promontory, UT.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing facilities operations, equipment maintenance, and schedule coordination to ensure seamless support for program milestones and commitments. This individual will collaborate across multiple functions, including site management, production, and integration teams, to sustain contractual obligations and infrastructure needs.

This position can be filled with either the Principal Production Operations (level 3) or the Sr. Principal Production Operations (level 4)

Job Summary:

Candidate shall possess knowledge on how to perform a variety of duties in facilities management, support equipment maintenance, schedule coordination, and coordination with site management in support of the Sentinel Program for Launch Systems in Promontory, UT.

This role will:

• Support plans and schedules for Launch Vehicles activities in Promontory, Utah
• Support the requirements, milestones, and organizational infrastructure to sustain and deliver on the contractual obligations
• Maintain close coordination with Integration and Test Manager and Production Manager on facility maintenance, requirements, and schedule commitments
• Participate in daily escalation and tiered meeting structures

This position can be filled with either the Principal Production Operations (level 3) or the Sr. Principal Production Operations (level 4)

Occasional business travel may be required (

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate facility maintenance activities (periodic and emergency) with the Promontory Maintenance team and Sentinel Program Site Management to ensure safe operations within and around the facility.
• Oversee support equipment and tooling maintenance and calibration with the Production Manager, collaborating with vendors and the onsite Metrology Lab to meet program schedules.
• Manage tooling needs, coordinating between the Production Manager, on-site machine shop, and 3D print shop.
• Maintain program vehicles, coordinating performance and maintenance requirements with Supply Chain, Logistics, and the Production Manager.
• Support program storage and logistics by planning and coordinating vehicle movements, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and storage needs with suppliers, bunkers, and facilities.
• Assist with the design, planning, and construction of Promontory's new LS buildings by serving as the interface between construction project management, LS Facilities, and site management teams.
• Provide support for other Launch Systems facilities and programs in Promontory at similar capacity, as needed.
• Identify and advocate for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program goals and efficiency improvements.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Production Operations (level 3):

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience of managing and supporting production systems
• High School diploma and 9 years of experience of managing and supporting production systems
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate periodic and emergency facility maintenance activities with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Proficiency in tracking tooling and equipment performance to maintain alignment with program schedules
• Strong ability to communicate and coordinate clearly across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and safety objectives
• Proven technical skills in managing and supporting production systems, tools, and vehicles in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, and customers

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Operations (level 4)

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience of managing and supporting production systems
• High School diploma and 12 years of experience of managing and supporting production systems
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate periodic and emergency facility maintenance activities with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Proficiency in tracking tooling and equipment performance to maintain alignment with program schedules
• Strong ability to communicate and coordinate clearly across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and safety objectives
• Proven technical skills in managing and supporting production systems, tools, and vehicles in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

Safety knowledge or awareness around energetic material

Experience in a government-contracted industrial or manufacturing environment

Experience with facility and vehicle maintenance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.

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