Manager Facilities Strategy 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Manager Facilities Strategy 3 with a strong background in facilities and infrastructure program management, and a focus on strategy, analytics, and governance, to join our Sector Facilities Optimization organization. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and will report to the Manager 3, Facilities Optimization Team Lead.The Manager Strategy 3 will serve as a senior strategic manager responsible for establishing and executing a cohesive Facilities and Governance Strategy that aligns infrastructure investments and facility roadmaps with broader sector Manufacturing and Infrastructure objectives. This role focuses on developing data-driven, executable, and efficient facilities strategies that incorporate key metrics and analytics related to facilities condition, utilization, and business considerations.This individual will create and manage the facility strategy, provide strategic oversight and direction to project managers outside of the Baltimore region, and act as a senior facilities representative to divisions and internal and external leadership to ensure consistent prioritization, communication, and decision-making across sites. The Manager Strategy 3 will also support the Facilities Governance Process, ensuring that capital, sustainment, and capacity decisions are controlled, transparent, and aligned with long-term mission, growth, and risk management objectives.Success in this role requires demonstrated program management expertise, a strategic mindset, facilities and infrastructure experience, strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries and with leadership at all levels.Responsibilities:Develop and maintain a cohesive Facilities and Governance Strategy that aligns facilities investments and infrastructure roadmaps with sector Manufacturing and Infrastructure objectives.Lead the development and execution of data-driven, multi-year facilities and infrastructure strategic plans, leveraging key metrics and analytics (e.g., infrastructure condition, facilities condition index, utilization, and local business environment).Manage and provide strategic oversight to project managers outside of the Baltimore region to ensure consistent execution, prioritization, and reporting across sites.Serve as a senior facilities representative to divisions and internal/external leadership, providing clear recommendations and decision support on facilities, capacity, and capital investment priorities.Support the Facilities Governance Process, including facilitating governance forums, driving standardization, and ensuring decisions are well controlled, transparent, and aligned with business strategy and risk posture.Coordinate across functions (e.g., Manufacturing, Operations, Real Estate, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Program Management) to integrate facilities strategy with program, operations, and growth needs.Develop and present data-driven business cases, trade studies, and scenario-based recommendations to senior and executive leadership to support facilities and capital decisions.Monitor sector and site-level facilities performance against strategic plans and governance decisions, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement and mitigation.Establish and refine standard tools, templates, and analytics approaches to support facilities strategy, planning, and governance activities.Basic Qualifications for the Manager Facilities Strategy 3:Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years or more of experience or Master’s Degree with 6 years or more of experience in program/project management, facilities and infrastructure management, strategic planning, or closely related fields supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or complex industrial environments.Demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional programs or projects to meet schedule, cost, and performance requirements as a project lead, integrated program team lead, or cost account manager.Experience developing and executing long-term program, facilities, or infrastructure strategies, including multi-year capital, expense, and resource plans that align site and sector needs with business objectives and financial constraints.Experience using advanced Microsoft Office Applications and analytics tools (Power Point, Project, Excel Pivot Tables, Power BI) to analyze large data sets, develop facility- and infrastructure-related insights, and present data-driven recommendations.Demonstrated experience with facilities planning, infrastructure strategy, design, construction, and facilities/lifecycle management.Experience in partnering and influencing across functions such as Manufacturing, Operations, Real Estate, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, HR/Talent, and Finance.Experience preparing and presenting technical, financial, and strategic business cases to leadership.U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance with SAP access.Preferred Qualifications Manager Facilities Strategy 3:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), with ten years of experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Government contracts in facilities, infrastructure, or complex program environments.Experience with ICD-705, SCIF, SAPF, and TEMPEST construction and design standards, with the ability to incorporate those requirements into facilities strategy development, capital planning, and governance decisions for secure and specialized infrastructure.Active/current US DoD Top Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).Experience in aerospace/defense or other highly regulated, complex manufacturing or R&D environments with significant facilities and infrastructure footprints.Prior experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), MS Project, and formal Risk & Opportunity Management and Change Management processes in support of large capital, DoD, or facilities programs.Experience leading or supporting complex facility or manufacturing initiatives, such as new program stand-ups, rate changes, consolidations, major layout/facility changes, or infrastructure modernization programs.Demonstrated experience implementing or operating within formal facility or capital governance models.Experience developing and deploying standard tools, templates, and analytics platforms in support of strategic initiatives, capital planning, and governance processes.#MPRPrimary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00The 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. 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