Manager Mission Assurance 3

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

7d•$175,400 - $263,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager – Level 3 to join the Eastern Region Mission Assurance team in Dulles, Virginia. This leadership position drives overall Quality and Mission Assurance performance across a portfolio of programs delivering hardware and software products. The role regularly interfaces with business unit and operating unit directors, program managers, functional leaders, customers, and DCMA representatives. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel up to 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The manager sets and executes strategic objectives, establishes measurable quality goals and effectiveness criteria, and ensures mission assurance policies and processes are maintained and followed. The role addresses complex technical and process issues through systematic analysis, supports timely root cause and corrective action, and oversees staffing and budgets. The manager also develops junior personnel, fosters an inclusive and engaged culture, and ensures clear RACI alignment across the Dulles Mission Assurance organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, including people management experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience, including people management experience.
Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application.
Relevant quality-environment experience in Aircraft, Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Military.
7 years of experience in a management or leadership role.
Experience with root cause and corrective action analysis, risk management, Quality Management Systems (AS9100), and DoD contracting activities.
Familiarity with APQP (AS9145), First Article Inspection procedures (AS9102), and AS6500.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an engineering, technical, business, or related discipline.
Strong orientation to change in a dynamic environment.
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training or certification.
Familiarity with FAR/DFAR quality requirements.
AS9100 auditor training or certification.
Familiarity with CostPoint/SAP, including Quality Transactions.
Understanding of Northrop Grumman’s Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman’s IPRS and QAF toolsets.

Responsibilities

Develop and use measurable goals and effectiveness criteria to support quality performance and execution.
Define, develop, and execute strategic objectives with little oversight in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Develop and maintain mission assurance policies, processes, and procedures, and ensure compliance with them and with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
Resolve complex technical and process issues through systematic analysis, evaluating alternatives and making decisions.
Ensure rapid problem identification and robust, effective, and timely root cause and corrective action implementation.
Plan and manage staffing plans and budgets.
Develop junior personnel and support their career growth.
Provide leadership that fosters an inclusive, motivated, and engaged work culture.
Ensure clear RACI alignment across the Dulles Mission Assurance organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package.
Health insurance coverage.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Relocation assistance may be available.