RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Mission Assurance Manager  – Level 3 your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.   Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

The Mission Assurance Manager 3 leads strategic planning and performance oversight for Quality Engineering, product inspection, precision inspection, and quality support for factory operations. Identify, hire, and manage talents to ensure programs are adequately staffed. This manager also oversees a team of first-line managers and reports to the Eastern Region Director of Mission Assurance.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience leading product assurance activities in a Space I&T production environment and the ability to lead both managers and individual contributors. The candidate will be expected to drive quality metrics throughout production leveraging data and their experience/background to bring alternative ideas/solutions to drive continuous improvement. The candidate will be required to have strong collaboration skills and demonstrated capability to partner cross-discipline/cross-function. The ability to develop and present plans for the acquisition and application of digital inspection technology is also desired.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Identify, hire, and manage quality engineering talents to ensure programs are adequately staffed.
• Directly manage the IT&L quality engineering team and work with first line managers to oversee inspection performance and staffing. 
• Assures quality compliance in accordance with company, sector and division requirements.
• Engages on the floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring facility personnel in quality methods and procedures
• Maintains compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications, and customer requirements
• Leverages metrics, customer, and employee feedback to assess performance and risks, and determine resources to achieve high levels of performance
• Promotes the professional development of the IT&L Quality Assurance workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement
• Provides performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports
• Develops and operates within departmental budgets for indirect costs and overhead

• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience including people management experience.  

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience managing people or program.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program access.
• Excellent oral and written communication, data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading teams and/or projects
• Extensive prior work experience in the application of quality principles and practices (e.g., inspection, material review, etc.) supporting the manufacture and test of complex assemblies
• Experience in engaging on the shop floor to provide solutions and coach and mentor others in the use of quality principles and practices
• Understanding and experience of quality processes related to in process/final inspection and NDT.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated technical issues

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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.