Operations & Training Deputy IPT – Level 4

Northrop Grumman

. Manage multiple teams and ensure goal setting and tasks align with IPT vision .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $129,300 - $193,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing multiple teams while ensuring alignment with IPT vision and maintaining high team morale. Possesses expertise in Spacecraft Operations, including anomaly resolution and orbital mechanics, with a focus on effective communication and relationship building with diverse stakeholders.

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Leadership Experience Managing Multiple TeamsSpacecraft OperationsActive U.S. Government Top-Secret (TS) Security ClearanceExcellent Communication SkillsExperience with Geographically Dispersed Teams

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Hard Skills

Orbital MechanicsAnomaly ResolutionRoot Cause Corrective Action InvestigationsModelingSimulationAnalysisGoal SettingProcess Structure EnforcementResource AllocationBusiness Growth Identification

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionTeam Morale ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementFacilitation SkillsTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

FreeFlyerSystem Tool Kit (STK)NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT)Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX)

Certifications & Qualifications

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Approval

Industry Keywords

Space ForceAir ForceOn-Orbit Spacecraft OperationsGeographically Dispersed TeamsSOW Compliance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple teams and ensure goal setting and tasks align with IPT vision
Resolve blockers and personnel issues
Ensure resource allocations are sufficient for tasking and identify areas for efficiency or enhancement
Set and maintain high team morale across the IPT
Work with customer representatives to address concerns and facilitate conversations on topics of interest
Oversee special projects and upgrade efforts for the teams
Formalize and enforce process structure and ensure work scope remains within the SOW to prevent scope growth
Identify areas for business growth and cultivate strong working relationships with teams and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience, or PhD with 4 years of professional experience
An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Active U.S. Government Top-Secret (TS) security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval/access within a reasonable amount of time
U.S. citizenship required
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple teams
Excellent communication skills
Ability to present technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Experience with Spacecraft Operations
Final clearances and program access must be obtained within a reasonable period of time
Preferred: experience developing and providing training related to on-orbit spacecraft operations
Preferred: experience with on-orbit spacecraft anomaly resolution and root cause corrective action investigations
Preferred: past military service, preferably in Space Force or Air Force
Preferred: experience with spacecraft-related training programs
Preferred: expertise in orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling, simulation, and analysis
Preferred: familiarity with FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit (STK), NASA General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT), and Orbit Determination Toolbox (ODTBX)
Preferred: advanced orbital mechanics knowledge and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Opportunity to work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, depending on program needs
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business