Staff Operations & Training Deputy

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $175,300 - $262,900 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 morale. Possesses expertise in spacecraft operations, anomaly resolution, and advanced orbital mechanics, complemented by excellent communication skills for diverse technical presentations.

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Leadership Experience Managing Multiple TeamsActive U.S. Government Top-Secret (TS) Security ClearanceExperience with Spacecraft OperationsExpertise in Orbital MechanicsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Orbital PropagationOrbit EstimationOrbital ManeuversModelingSimulationAnomaly ResolutionRoot Cause Corrective Action InvestigationsTraining DevelopmentSpacecraft Operations

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionTeam Morale ManagementRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

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

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSpecial Access Program (SAP) Approval

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft OperationsOn-Orbit OperationsMilitary ExperienceSpace ForceAir Force

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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
Ensure work scope is bound within the statement of work (SOW) to prevent scope growth
Identify areas for business growth
Cultivate strong working relationships with teams and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 12 years of professional experience OR PhD with 10 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
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 experience, 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 (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule opportunity, 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