RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Business Operations Management based out of Baltimore, MD.
You will manage the operational aspects of the AMS Manufacturing organization and provide direct support to the directors ensuring the leaders' vision is translated into an operational reality. You will interface across the AMS leadership team and coordination of activities across locations and sites. 
You are a high-energy, strategic thinker who can operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels. You demonstrate exceptional ability in collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively articulating goals and priorities, and successfully conveying them to key staff members. You consider yourself a strong leader with the ability to collaborate within a highly performing team, with a particular emphasis on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.
What You'll Get to Do:

• Manage all audits for the site (internal and external audits)

• Manage the MFG Homeroom Metrics

• Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance visibility to status and update yearly objectives

• Manage Staffing and Facility needs for MFG organization

• Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status for directors and site lead director

• Ensure Manufacturing has the resources needed (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs

• Analyze the Operations Resource Planning tool as a demand signal for MFG staffing. 

• Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the MFG Organization (hiring and staffing of all three unions)

• Manage all training certifications for the organization (exempt and non-exempt employees)

• Manage critical area plans for all cells and refresh yearly collaborating with cell managers 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations or another relevant field, Master's degree with 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations or another relevant field

• Experience leading organizational projections driving initiatives

• Experience with SharePoint Sites and Workflows

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Current/Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance 

• Expertise in the following systems and concepts: - SAP production planning and material management tools- ISE/CADSTAR/MPLM- Earned Value Management Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing

• Experience in Agile Leadership 

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop 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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-a0845708-f7d2-4ad5-ae71-138053c53833