Principal Production Operations

Principal Production OperationsAt 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.We are looking for you to join our team as Principal Production Operations within the Advanced Mission Capabilities (AMC) Restricted OU based out of Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% on-site.You must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. You have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem-solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level.What You'll Get to Do:Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and ShippingAchieving targeted cost and schedule requirementsFacilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutionsReporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serving as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projectsLeading or participating on a product team, responsible for product-level requirements analysis, engineering and manufacturing of the products assigned, product tracking, and product visibilityRepresenting manufacturing at the program Risk Review Board (RRB) meetings and creating / managing any applicable manufacturing risks and/or opportunities from the program risk registerSupporting and generating proposal documentation as needed to foster new workBasic Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; Master's degree with 3 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline; 9 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related discipline may be considered in lieu of degree requirementExperience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvementExperience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems with limited resources in a timely mannerActive/Current U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications:Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and/or a Project Management fieldExperience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Basis of Estimate preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) developmentProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationManufacturing experience of defense related electronicsTechnical project management through different parts of the program/project life cycleExperience working diverse contract types (CPFF. CPIF, FFP)Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activitiesExperience with data mining/manipulation & presentationExpertise in executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagementNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!