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.
Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs within a specific Operating Unit within the Remote Sensing Programs Business Unit. 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university or applicable experience
• Possess an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance.
• Nine (9) + years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management or Manufacturing. Master's + 7 years of exp; PhD + 4 years of exp.
• Three (3) + years of leadership experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing control system such as SAP, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Lean and Statistical Process Control concepts.
• Experience with Space Programs and customer interaction
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) + years of experience with Space Programs
• Five (5) + years of experience managing teams.
• Possession ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Experience working with suppliers and inspecting supplier hardware.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System Auditing
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical skills.
• Have participated in Material Review Board (MRB) adjudication for programs.
• Experience with technical and project management.
• Have conducted training for personnel
• Proposal experience
• Experience in adjudicating hardware manufacturing issues
• Have functioned as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Proven ability to be resourceful, well-organized, able to multi-task and coordinate assignments.
• Leader in a team environment with exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

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.