Mission Assurance Manager 1

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 Aeronautics Sector is looking for a Mission Assurance Manager 1 at the Melbourne site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Defines and monitors Mission Assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.

• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.

• Demonstrates comprehensive metrics, customer and employee feedback to assess program quality performance and risks.

• Supervises the proper implementation and execution of Continuous Improvement programs.

• Sets the strategy to meet customer’s expectations, regularly communicates program status.

• Frequently collaborates with executives and customer representatives, including on-site DCMA representatives, concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications.

• Promotes the professional development of the quality inspection workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.

• Manages program budgets, schedules, program EACs for the Quality scope on programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience or a HS Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of experience in Aircraft, Aerospace/Manufacturing Industries or US Military in a Quality Environment

• 3-4 years of Leadership/ Supervisory or Lead experience

• Root cause and corrective action experience Strong written and verbal communication and formal presentation skills

• Extensive prior work experience in the application of quality principles and practices (e.g., quality engineering, inspection, material review, etc.) related to the engineering and manufacture of machinery and structures

• Ability to successfully engage on the shop floor to provide solutions and coach and mentor others in the use of quality principles and practices

• Ability to document, plan, brief executive leadership, manage projects, and lead effectively in a team setting

• Demonstrated problem solving skills in a manufacturing environment

• Experience applying advanced product quality planning and mission assurance practices (e.g., risk reduction, system engineering principles, and full life cycle product support)

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated technical issues

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel up to 10%

• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 based quality management systems

• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance and Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Earned Value Management

• Experience conducting or managing internal audits

• Sophisticated level of understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, governmental regulations and workflow.

• Experience with Defense Management Contract Agency supporting U.S. Government contracts & customers

• Active DOD security clearance

• Strong orientation to change in a dynamic environment

• Ability to analyze alternative courses of action where decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence

• Current access to special access programs

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

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.