Government Property/Asset Management Manager 2

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Government Property/Asset Management Manager 2 to support its CWI division and provide overall managerial responsibility for the Airborne Platform Solutions business unit. The position may be based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Lake Charles, Louisiana; or Warner Robins, Georgia. The manager leads geographically dispersed property professionals and property focal points, travels to sites for internal assessments and training, and reports directly to the Business Unit Director of Contracts and Property.

The role ensures property-control activities and government-property accountability comply with company policy and applicable regulations, including FAR Part 45. It oversees management systems, manuals, policies, and regulations to maintain contractual and continual accountability for government, customer, and company assets. The manager also serves as the primary external interface with DCMA and government customer contacts on government-property matters.

The position requires on-site work at one of the listed locations and travel up to 25% of the time. A Department of Defense U.S. Government clearance must be obtainable; an active Secret clearance is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of progressive experience, with the majority of experience related to Government Property/Asset Management; or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience, with the majority related to Government Property/Asset Management.
• In lieu of a degree, 12 years of direct experience may be substituted.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to counsel, coach, develop, and motivate professional staff.
• Ability to work with diverse levels of internal and external customers, including DCMA and OEM customers.
• Understanding of asset-administration principles, theories, and concepts.
• Solid working knowledge of FAR 52.245-1, DFARS 245.6, DFARS 252.245-7003, and other applicable FAR, DFARS, and DoD regulations.
• Ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Lake Charles, Louisiana; or Warner Robins, Georgia.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense U.S. Government clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Property Manager (CPPM) certification.
• Knowledge or understanding of MMAS, ISO/AS9100, and SOX standards that affect asset management.
• Familiarity with SAP and Asset Smart Management System.
• Active U.S. Secret Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assets are managed throughout their life cycle.
• Ensure current and new asset-management systems and processes comply with requirements, regulations, and company policies, including FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Drive efficiencies through strategically aligned property resources, processes, and systems.
• Work with division and sector management teams to develop solutions for complex processes and issues.
• Monitor industry trends related to property management and promote understanding of the property organization’s role throughout the company.
• Advise management of critical project completion dates and develop and recommend alternative schedules and recovery plans.
• Oversee and manage property department budgets.
• Establish proposal estimating data sheets for asset-management activities.
• Attend and support EAC, PMR, and IPT meetings as applicable.
• Analyze data to mitigate asset business-system risk, identify improvement opportunities, and plan resource requirements.
• Manage internal contractor self-assessment schedules and reviews.
• Coordinate activities for direct and indirect reports at site and division levels.
• Serve as the focal interface with new projects, government agencies, customers, and company management on asset-management matters.
• Perform internal assessments and training at various sites as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior