CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 3. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL, or Roy, UT and will support the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector.  

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:  

Northrop Grumman Defense System sector is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Mission Assurance Manager to lead sector Mission Assurance compliance activities. The selected individual will report directly to the Sector Manager of Supplier Quality, QMS Compliance and Continual Improvement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining 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.
• Leading the execution and improvement of the Sector Quality Management System (QMS) by establishing Sector led initiatives and guidance based on Sector Operating Objectives, Organizational Goals and Objectives and company policy.
• Lead, conduct and report on the status of internal and external audits throughout the Sector, ensuring compliance to accredited standards (AS9100/ISO9001 or equivalent).
• Proactive administration of Sector level Procedures and Operating Practices (PrOP).
• Leading compliance and verification across the DS Sector QMS Procedures and Operating Practices (PrOP) to ensure alignment to Corporate-level updates and changes, including participation on Enterprise-wide Communities of Practice (COP).
• Establishing and managing Quality Management System (QMS) performance metrics to facilitate and maintain alignment to continuous improvement activities in concert with the Sector Level goals and objectives.
• Coordinating and delivering annual QMS Compliance Management Review and Preventive/Corrective Action Board with the Sector Executive Level Staff.
• Lead, conduct and report on the status of internal and external audits throughout the Sector.

Successful attributes for this role include:

• A track record in mentoring and developing Mission Assurance professionals and leading change across organizations with successful, quantified business results.
• Exercising the ability to influence others at all levels and have demonstrated leadership skills leading multi-function and technical working groups while directly contributing to programs and proposals.
• Experience establishing strong, collaborative, working relationships with operating and business unit leaders, and customer quality representatives.
• Serving as a role model for diversity and inclusion through seeking out and including diverse opinions and perspectives, to include the ability to solve complex problems by actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources.
• This role has the potential to travel up to 25.

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

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing; or a Master’s degree and 6+ years of related experience; or 12 years of related experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience managing and leading teams in an AS9100 / ISO9001 environments
• 3+ years of formal leadership experience
• Ability to travel up to 25 domestically as necessary
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• NG QMS familiarity
• AS9100 / ISO9001 / AS9145 / AS6500 implementation experience
• Aerospace/Defense Manufacturing with DCMA/DCAA interface experience
• Lean Agile and/or Six Sigma certification and experience
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $251,300.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.