Assistant Department Manager with Security Clearance

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Requisition ID: R Category: Engineering Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America Palmdale, California, United States of America San Diego, California, United States of America Melbourne, Florida, United States of America Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America Clearfield, Utah, 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, 25% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1At 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. 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. At Northrop Grumman, we Define Possible. We are a passionate community of engineers and leaders, a creative community of scientists and researchers, a diverse community of human beings, all driven to pioneer the future. And in Low Observables, that future is bright Or, from the enemy's perspective, it is as dark as the cover of a moonless night. Now, imagine sitting in a stadium, or outside at a parade, and the next generation of Stealth Technology flies overhead, drawing a roar of admiration from the crowd. Imagine being able to turn to the person next to you and saying "I had a hand in that." At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems and in Low Observables Engineering, that could be Your Possible. We are tasked with developing, testing, and implementing new materials, technologies, and concepts, that enable the most lethal, intelligent, and collaborative systems to penetrate and operate in enemy airspace with impunity. We work hand in hand with a broad swath of other engineering disciplines to design, develop, manufacture, and sustain these systems. Our responsibilities span the full Systems Engineering lifecycle-from research and development to modeling and analysis, from static / component test to dynamic flight test, from manufacturing floor support to field repairs and maintenance, and more. We work across multiple spectrums-from RF (Radio Frequency), to IR (Infrared) and Visual, to Acoustic. Our engineers have the opportunity to work in various environments-behind desks, in highly specialized labs, at indoor and outdoor test and measurement ranges, and at overseas operational locations. Our team is absolutely critical to the cradle-to-grave success of our cornerstone programs and the programs of the future, and your role on our team would be equally critical to our success as an organization. We put the Low in Low Observable and, without us, there is no Stealth in Stealth Bomber. Join us, and let's Define Possible together! Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to join our team of diverse professionals. This leadership position can be located in Redondo Beach, CA, Palmdale, CA, Rancho Bernardo, CA, Oklahoma City, OK, Clearfield, UT, or Melbourne, FL. Pay scale may vary by location. The Assistant Department Manager (ADM) will report to a Survivability Department Manager and will drive daily operational tasks for the department, implementing and maintaining operational excellence. The ADM will help manage the department risks, issues, opportunities, and actions and also be responsible for coordinating training and support driving strategic development and the vision of Survivability. Operational tasks include staffing, responding to requests for information, metrics, and management training. The ADM will assist the Department Manager in the development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies to drive employee engagement; improve hiring, development, training, attraction (Staffing) and retention of top talent; manage products and associated product champions; balance process compliance against innovation; and reduce bureaucracy. The scope of hiring includes both industry as well as university recruiting and relationships. They will partner with the Survivability Department Manager to build/maintain technical breadth and depth of the department and participate in Department, Directorate and Sector improvement initiatives. The ADM will assist the Department Manager in working with programs to drive affordability, first time quality and cost competitiveness for all department related products and indirect activities. KEY LEADERSHIP TRAITS: Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner Excellent organization and communication skills Strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success Courageous; takes risks in ideas and actions Never satisfied with status quo; always pushing for improvements and change Embraces ambiguity Proven people leader and manager Ability to plan and execute projects to deadlines Solutions-oriented, balances qualitative and quantitative measures
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution and minimum of 9 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment OR a Master of Science in a STEM field from an accredited institution and a minimum of 7 years of engineering experience. Minimum 1 year of experience in technical leadership or management. Minimum 2 years of successful experience as a functional / section manager. A current DoD Secret level security clearance, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years or continuous evaluation. Previous experience working in a SAP/SAR environment. Ability to obtain SAP access. Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's or PhD Degree in Engineering or Management. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute projects to deadlines. Knowledge of SRV processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks. Experience in Defense & Aerospace industry. Green or Black Belt Lean / Six Sigma training and experience. Top Secret level security clearance, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years or continuous evaluation. Program access to one or more NGAS programs of record.Salary Range: $147,800 - $271,000
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. U.S . click apply for full job details

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