RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Manager 2, Manufacturing Operations for Engineering Labs and Resources. This Manager will manage (union) represented Technicians and Engineering Lab facilities supporting our BWI Facility.

What's Great About Working for Northrop Grumman: 

**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. 

**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. 

**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. 

**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off. 

**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.

**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Manage the daily operations of facilities and technicians and provide guidance and actively assist subordinates as required

• Responsible for all personnel aspects of the department including, but not limited to, manpower forecasting and control, performance feedback, training, and attendance monitoring

• Required to interface with union representatives and Northrop Grumman Labor Relations department personnel on a regular basis, and interface with internal customers on a daily basis

• Must prepare and coordinate plans and schedules in support of new or existing programs within the Engineering Labs

• Operational knowledge of the Engineering Lab facilities and capabilities as well as familiarity with lab test processes preferred

• Individual will develop proposal inputs and estimates for technical support and monitor cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines

• Individual must be comfortable formulating and executing courses of actions for schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, and changing work requirements in a dynamic work environment

• Responsible to coordinate across departments for maintenance, repair, calibration, and upgrade of lab facilities, as well as planning for and managing capital resources such as tools, test equipment, and facilities

The chosen candidate must have excellent communication skills and must be organized, flexible, and able to multitask in a dynamic team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience (or 7 years with a Master’s degree).  Candidates with a High School diploma and 13 years and candidates with an Associate’s degree and 11 years will also be considered.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or managing projects or personnel, including resource management

• Must have a working knowledge of SAP-MES, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical discipline plus 9 years relevant experience

• Experience managing in a union environment

• 4 or more years of experience leading and managing production or development projects with direct personnel, including resource management

• Experience in resolving technical challenges that arise from transferring products from Engineering to Production

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

• IPT (Integrated Product Team) experience

• Experience contributing to proposal development

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $108,900.00 - $163,300.00

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.

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.