Mission Assurance Manager 3 (Secret Clearance) - R10177825

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 162,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager to lead a dynamic team in ensuring quality standards for revolutionary systems. This role offers the opportunity to influence quality assurance processes and mentor team members in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Quality Management Systems, and a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will significantly impact the future of technology and innovation. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a mission-driven environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years with a Master's.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to manage quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor team members while promoting professional development.
• Drive improvements to reduce defects and streamline quality processes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Techniques

Lean Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

AS9100

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Requisition ID: R10177825

• Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Missions Systems AMS Division Mission Assurance has an opening for a Mission Assurance Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role will be located at the BWI Linthicum Site and will have Mission Assurance responsibility for the Combat Sensors Business Unit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support and mentor team members by promoting professional development, fostering a collaborative environment, and endorsing ethical conduct.
• Encourage team members to connect their efforts to overall company goals by creating an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences.
• Participate in program planning and execution, including the implementation of quality program plans tailored to the appropriate phase of the program, customer requirements, and overall trends and/or risk profiles.
• Ensure the Quality/Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering processes are consistent with industry standards (e.g., AS9102, AS9145, and AS9100).
• Engage team members and drive robust root cause corrective actions utilizing appropriate quality tools (5-Whys, fishbone, etc.).
• Track and own all metrics related to quality, provide input for monthly reporting, and present quality results to leadership.
• Drive improvements within the business to reduce defects and streamline quality processes.
• Actively monitor nonconformance and corrective actions to ensure timely dispositions and corrective action responses.
• Functional planning, personnel management, and cost account management.
• Champion Lean Agile and Digital Transformation initiatives.

The selected candidate must be an inclusive and collaborative leader with 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. The candidate must have a track record in mentoring and developing the skills of their teams and driving change across organizations with successful, quantified business results. The candidate must be able to establish strong, collaborative working relationships with operations, business unit leaders, and customer quality representatives. The selected candidate will be required to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company and customer/program requirements; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) + years of leadership experience.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and identifying critical quality metrics.
• Ability to communicate, manage, and achieve Mission Assurance tactical and strategic goals.
• Experience in leading independent assessments, quality assessments/audits, and program gate reviews as the mission assurance representative.
• Experience with problem-solving techniques and strategies to determine Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Experience indicative of IPT leadership or direct-line management (basis of estimate methods, development program/project schedules).
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong analytical skills and Lean Agile methodologies.
• Strong leadership, assertiveness, facilitation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NG QMS familiarity (PrOP, AS9100D, and customer flow-downs).
• Experience with customer interactions, including DCMA and Lockheed Martin.
• Certification in lean, six sigma, and agile Quality Engineering Methodologies.
• Trained as an AS9100 Lead Auditor.
• 5 years of experience as a Quality Manager or a similar Mission Assurance role.
• AS9145/PPAP Experience.
• Experience with GIDEP/Sentinel monitoring.
• Demonstrated understanding of program/product lifecycles at various stages (capture, proposal, design, program of record, and supply chain management).
• A current DoD Secret level security clearance (or higher).

Salary Range: $162,300 - $243,500

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.