SMS Administrator - Aviation Safety & Compliance

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 112,200 - 168,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Safety Management System (SMS) Administrator to lead the rollout and sustain an enterprise-wide SMS focused on design and manufacturing, aligning with FAA and ISO IA9100 requirements. You will coordinate across locations, drive continuous improvement, train teams, and report safety metrics to senior leadership while promoting a just culture and clear procedures.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical field with substantial SMS exposure.
• Minimum three years developing, implementing, and administering an SMS in a regulated environment.
• Experience with management systems, audits, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMS rollout and implementation across all departments.
• Administer the Mission Systems Sector SMS across all locations.
• Maintain SMS policies, procedures, and manuals to reflect regulatory updates.
• Drive continuous improvement and report safety metrics to leadership.

Skills

SMS knowledge

Project management

Hazard identification

Communication

Auditing

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Engineering/Aviation Management

Master’s degree in Safety/Engineering/Aviation Management

Tools

ISO 9001

IA9100

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Safety Management System (SMS) Administrator to lead the rollout and sustain an enterprise-wide SMS focused on design and manufacturing, aligning with FAA and ISO IA9100 requirements. You will coordinate across locations, drive continuous improvement, train teams, and report safety metrics to senior leadership while promoting a just culture and clear procedures.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S.