RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Electromagnetic Warfare Operating Unit as a Production Operations Manager 3 based out of Baltimore, MD.

You will support the Electromagnetic Warfare (EMW) Operating Unit (OU) within the Advanced Mission Capabilities Business Unit. This position is both a functional manager with direct reports and a Project Leadership. You will interface between the Business Unit and Manufacturing. You will be responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for this Business Division.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Act as the primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy and production

Create and lead teams to establish and executive manufacturing strategy in support of program execution

Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers

Assess project and technical issues; develop and drive action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives

Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance; develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers

Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs

Coordinate and lead the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing basis of estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery

Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities

Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of your reporting Operations Project Managers; mentor, develop, and assess direct reports

Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division

You must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers. You are comfortable setting and clearly articulating goals/priorities and successfully communicating them to key staff. You have strong leadership skills with a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

Basic Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related discipline; 12 years of experience in Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related discipline may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

Experience as a Functional Manager or Program Manager, and leading people across large organizations

Experience using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Basis of Estimate preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development

Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement

Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems with limited resources in a timely manner

Experience troubleshooting and developing creative solutions to meet customer demands

Experience driving continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities

A current/active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SAP (Special Access Programs)

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Technical project management through different parts of the program/project life cycle

Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics

Experience working with manufacturing and engineering systems – MRP, SAP, ISE/CADSTAR, MPLM

Experience with continuous improvement techniques – Six Sigma, Kaizen, LEAN, Red X, etc.

Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions

Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities

Experience working in diverse contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP)

Experience with data mining/manipulation & presentation

Expertise in executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.