RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Mission Assurance 2. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL.
This position is contingent on program award anticipated 2026.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage the Mission Assurance team supporting new production, modifications, and acceptance testing of SLCM-N systems.
- Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinates, interpreting and recommending modifications to policies and procedures as needed.
- Support and present at Test Readiness Reviews, Flight Readiness Reviews, and Executive Review Boards for critical ground and flight test activities.
- Drive implementation of industry best practices to improve quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance across the System Integration & Test (SIT&E) organization.
- Oversee the Safe-for-Flight release process, reviewing open work items and endorsing deferments (Delayed Action/OK for Flight).
- Manage complex budgets and staffing plans, ensuring resources meet flexible schedule requirements and remain within cost constraints.
- Ensure compliance with DCMAI 8210.1 requirements, FOE audits, and AS9100D quality management system throughout the program lifecycle.
- Promote professional development, inclusion, and continuous-improvement culture within the Mission Assurance workforce.
- Build and sustain strong customer and supplier relationships, providing transparent communication and oversight of Mission-Critical Go/No-Go items (MGIs).
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective-action initiatives, leveraging lessons learned to enhance reliability, safety, and maintainability. .
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science degree and 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experience
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP)
- Experience in root-cause analysis, corrective-action processes, and familiarity with DCMAI 8210.1, FOE compliance, and the AS9100D quality management system.
- Experience with manufacturing and quality assurance processes
- Experience in developing and implementing Mission Assurance or Quality Assurance plans.
- Experience with manufacturing, quality controls, inspection and/or non-conformance controls.
- Experience in developing staffing strategies to support program needs while managing direct budgets
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Minimum of 5 years of management, supervisory, or demonstrated leadership experience in aerospace or related defense programs.
- Experience managing people.
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Extensive leadership experience in a flight-test environment.
- Six or more years of Mission Assurance experience with the ability to interface across all levels of functional and program leadership.
- 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Proven experience in leading process improvement projects
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00
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 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.