Staff Operations & Training Deputy

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $161,000 - $241,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing multiple teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, while effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences. Possesses extensive experience in spacecraft operations and maintaining high team morale, with a focus on process structure and resource allocation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Project ManagementResource AllocationProcess Structure FormalizationGoal SettingTask Management

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionTeam Morale MaintenanceCustomer Relationship ManagementTraining LeadershipProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Approval

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft-Related ProgramsScope of Work (SOW)Business GrowthOperational EfficiencyTeam Collaboration

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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 discussions
Oversee special projects and upgrade efforts for the teams
Formalize and enforce process structure and ensure work scope is bound within the SOW to prevent scope growth
Identify areas for business growth and cultivate strong working relationships with teams and customers
Provide operations and training leadership for spacecraft-related programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience, or PhD with 7 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) [TS/SCI] 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 and ability to present technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Experience with Spacecraft Operations
Willingness to travel 10% of the time

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 and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business