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 team as a Principal Production Operations based out of Baltimore, MD.
You must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. You have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem-solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
Achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements
Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions
Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects
Leading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibility
Representing manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk register
Supporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new work
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master’s degree with 3 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and/or a Project Management field
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Basis of Estimate preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Manufacturing experience of defense related electronics
Technical project management through different parts of the program/project life cycle
Experience working diverse contract types (CPFF. CPIF, FFP)
Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities
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!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00The 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.