• Job Description

  Req#: R10158576
  US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
  RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
  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.
  Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
  Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 3 to lead our Supplier Quality Risk Management and Quality Management System Compliance with our growing team of diverse professionals. The qualified candidate may be located at any major Defense Systems site within the continental United States.
  Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the Supplier Quality and Quality Management System Strategic Objectives and deployment, aligning Corporate, Sector, Division and Business Unit objectives.

  • Represents Sector on corporate working groups

  • Responsible for Sector level documentation including procedures, manuals, and work instructions

  • Manage sector business resumption planning annual reporting

  • Management of Sector level supplier/quality systems and tools (Net-Inspect, SAMS, Sentinel, dashboards)

  • Responsible for the execution and implementation of the Quality Management System and AS9100 Certification.

  • Defines and monitors supplier/quality specifications, metrics, audit metrics and processes to ensure mission success.

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

  • Maintains the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.

  • Provides clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.

  • Leverages comprehensive metrics, customer and employee feedback to assess program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission success.

  • Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards.

  • Frequent interface with executives and customer representatives including on-site DCMA representatives concerning projects, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications.

  • Thought leader influencing and impacting strategy for the program, quality and Mission Assurance while driving innovative change.

  • Regularly analyzes alternative courses of action for continued quality.

  • Possess a complete and thorough understanding of all facets of Quality as well as proven leadership, and communication skills across all levels of the company.

  • Establishes and nurtures excellent working relationships with all Customers both internal and external.

  • Responsible for overall Continuous Improvement system and ensuring consistent continuous improvement culture.

  • Monitor and ensure performance goals are achieved, by identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks and opportunities to the business and programs.

  • Evaluate business systems and processes for risk, problem identification, and correction. Ensuring that corrective measures address all stakeholders’ voices and meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

  • Support Return to Green, Failure Analysis, and Corrective Action activities with focus on full resolution and future risk mitigation.

  • Drive culture change toward more proactive risk mitigation, data driven decision making, and continuous improvement mindset.
  Basic Qualifications:
  • 19 years of experience with quality and/or supplier quality management in lieu of a college degree

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), business, or supply chain discipline with a minimum of 15 years of experience with quality and/or supplier quality management

  • Master’s degree in a STEM, business, or supply chain discipline with a minimum of 13 years of experience with quality and/or supplier quality management

  • Experience with ISO9001 certifications

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance

  • Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time)
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least 20 years of experience with quality/supplier quality management

  • Experience with AS9100, AS9110, or CMMI

  • Lean Six Sigma experience

  • SAP/CostPoint experience

  • Current Secret or Top Secret Clearance
  Salary Range: $141,900.00 - $246,500.00
  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.

• About the company

  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Northrop Grumman and its industry partners have won the Collier Trophy eight times, most recently for developing the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system to operate from an aircraft carrier.

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