Mission Assurance Manager III – Secure Systems Leader

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 168,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Mission Assurance Manager 3 to lead quality and mission assurance across programs.

You will mentor teams, drive Lean/Agile initiatives, and ensure processes align with AS9100 standards while coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a strong track record in program gate reviews, and experience with RCCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in quality/mission assurance.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years in quality/mission assurance.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading independent assessments and program gate reviews.
• Experience with RCCA and problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members and promote professional development.
• Link team efforts to overall company goals in an inclusive environment.
• Participate in program planning and execution with tailored quality program plans.
• Ensure Quality/Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering align with industry standards.
• Lead root cause corrective actions using 5-Why, fishbone, etc., track metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Lean

Agile

Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree

Tools

AS9100D

PPAP

GIDEP/Sentinel

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Mission Assurance Manager 3 to lead quality and mission assurance across programs.

You will mentor teams, drive Lean/Agile initiatives, and ensure processes align with AS9100 standards while coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Program Management. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a strong track record in program gate reviews, and experience with RCCA.