Government Property/Asset Management Manager 2
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 at the company’s Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Lake Charles, Louisiana; or Warner Robins, Georgia office. It leads geographically dispersed property professionals and property focal points, and includes travel to sites for internal assessments and training. The position reports directly to the Business Unit Director of Contracts and Property. The manager ensures property control activities and government property accountability comply with company policy and applicable regulations, including FAR Part 45. The role oversees management systems, manuals, policies, and regulations to support the contractual and continuing accountability of government, customer, and company assets. It also serves as the primary external interface with DCMA and government customer contacts on Government Property matters. The position requires onsite work at one of the listed locations and travel up to 25% of the time. The candidate must be able to obtain a DoD U.S. Government clearance; an active Secret clearance is preferred. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of progressive experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; the majority of the experience must be related to Government Property/Asset Management. Alternatively, 12 years of direct experience may substitute for a degree.
- 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 onsite 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.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Professional Property Manager (CPPM).
- Knowledge or understanding of MMAS, ISO/AS9100, and SOX standards that impact 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 and asset management systems and processes comply with requirements, regulations, and company policies, including FAR 245 and DFARS 245.
- Drive efficiencies and increase value through strategically aligned property resources, processes, and systems.
- Work with division and sector management teams to develop innovative solutions for complex processes and issues.
- Monitor changing industry trends in 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 property department budgets and 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Possible overtime pay
- Possible shift differential
- Discretionary bonus; annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and share company results
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
