RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Manager, Mission Operations (Level 2) to support the Restricted Programs Sustainment and Operations (RPSO) Operating Unit within the Strike and Special Mission Aircraft Business Unit based out of Chantilly, Virginia.

You will work on pioneering projects that use innovation and creativity to solve complex problems. The focus is the successful delivery of projects to our customers, and you will be responsible for enabling the conditions required for the business unit to deliver its business effectively and efficiently. As the member of the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems onsite leadership team, you’ll work collaboratively the customer and within Northrop Grumman across the organization to facilitate smooth running operations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure key operating processes for deployed aviation missions are clearly defined and achieve optimum performance

• Responsible for establishing and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to allow the customer and NG team to monitor personnel and deployed system performance and effectiveness.

• Ensure that customer services requirements and mission taskings are well defined and optimized for deployed asset collection. Coordinate operations across the customer and NG team.

• Ability to manage multiple requirements in a fast paced environment

• Accountable for the mission requirements at the PMO level and regularly interface with customer.

• Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.

• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities for the operations team

• Attain and maintain technical qualification

• Nights/Weekends/Holidays support may be required

• Up to 30 days consecutive travel may be required

NGSkills

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School diploma and a minimum of 14 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries. A Bachelor’s Degree and/or 10 years experience, or Master’s and/or 8 years experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries may also be considered.

• At least five years management experience within the defense and security fields within the engineering or program management domains

• Ability to maintain FAA Currency

• A FAA Commercial Instrument rating

• Able to obtain a FAA 2nd Class Medical.

• A current DoD Top Secret security clearance with ability to gain TS/SCI.

• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission

• Aviation/aerospace background with manned/unmanned pilot experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Military aviation experience

Salary Range: $151,900.00 - $227,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.