CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a highly experienced Mgr. Field Engineering Services 1 to represent the interests of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Class Mission Package (MP) program as the Functional Manager for Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) at Port Hueneme California.

The Mgr. Field Engineering Services 1 will be responsible for daily leadership and supervision of NON-Exempt employees assigned at the MPSF.  This position will be a collateral duty along with the selected candidate’s other assignments. A key component of this position will include interfacing with customer counterparts, leadership personnel at other sites, and related worldwide entities.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal/leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and satisfy internal and external customers and suppliers as well as a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Candidates should demonstrate effective presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate initiatives, plans, and expectations.
• Successful candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to the Northrop Grumman business Code of Ethics, the ability to lead others, build teams, and create an environment of continuous improvement.
• Successful candidate must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules; day or night shifts, including weekends if necessary. This position will oversee 24-hour operations.
• Ensures strong and open relationships with employees- keeping them informed and morale high.
• Provide team guidance and leadership regarding business processes, best practices, and output metrics for work requests and associated documentation.
• Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to area management and customers.
• Provide weekly and monthly metrics reporting and opportunities for improvement
• Interface with other departments to ensure other program needs are supported
• Mentor less experienced team members
• The selected candidate should steadfastly push self and others to achieve deliverables and goals, feel comfortable providing customer overviews, and be an advocate for a safe and professional work environment. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in diverse circumstances with the ability to anticipate roadblocks and be comfortable in an environment that provides challenging assignments to key talent in the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have previous team management or people leadership experience.
• Must have a current active DOD Secret to be considered. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
• Must have proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of leadership
• Must be available to work any shift
• Practical working knowledge of LCS Class program
• Travel 10 - 25

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of previous leadership or supervisory experience in a government maintenance or operations/assembly environment
• Previous experience managing suppliers
• Demonstrated history leading and management of multi-functional teams
• Familiarity with electronic work instructions, safety policies and quality procedures
• Proven experience planning and executing preventative and corrective maintenance availability activities on U.S. Navy ships
• Practical experience in Navy maintenance to include Ship’s Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Preventive Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance specifically SKED and MFOM AWN respectively

Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.