Manager Research Development 1

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager 1 Research Development for its Elkton, Maryland facility. You will oversee projects from conception to execution in scientific research, coordinating cross‑functional teams and guiding staff.

The role requires leadership experience, a STEM degree, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits aligned with government and defense industry standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 9+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience.
• Master's degree in STEM with 3+ years of related experience.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects initiating, designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
• Direct supervision of staff; manage day-to-day workflow and schedules.
• Develop full working knowledge of procedures and provide direction to subordinates.
• This is a working manager position with direct labor above 50%.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Secret clearance eligibility

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 is in need of a Manager 1 Research Development to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Job Duties

Management responsibilities for projects engaged in initiating, designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts. Responsible for daily operations of a team or work unit (direct supervision of the staff, assignment of work, schedules, and day to day workflow.) Candidate will be expected to develop a full working knowledge of procedures and practices and provide direction to subordinates using these established policies and precedents. Monitors work operations of non-exempt employees on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction to subordinates as required. This is a working manager position with direct labor above 50% expected.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 9 years of related experience. Will consider those with a bachelors degree in STEM with at least 5 years of experience and those with a masters degree with STEM and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Proficient with MS Office suite
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance, US citizenship is a pre-requisite

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM degree
• Experience working with energetic materials
• Experience in a leadership role
• Active Secret or higher clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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.