Principal Production Operations

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Production Operations role based in Baltimore, MD. This position requires a self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain day-to-day interfaces and communications between PMO, Manufacturing, Test, MRP, MA, SCM, Engineering, and Shipping
• Achieve targeted cost and schedule requirements
• Facilitate internal meetings to support design, production, and problem resolution
• Report Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and serve as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects
• Lead or participate in product teams, analyze product requirements, manage engineering and manufacturing, track products, and ensure product visibility
• Represent manufacturing at RRB meetings and manage applicable manufacturing risks and opportunities from the program risk register
• Support and generate proposal documentation as needed

Requirements

• Current/Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
• Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems with limited resources in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline; or Master’s degree with 3 years of work experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related experience
• Experience with EVMS, Basis of Estimate preparation, and/or Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Manufacturing experience of defense-related electronics preferred
• Experience working diverse contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP) preferred
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Investigation type activities experience preferred
• Data mining/manipulation & presentation expertise preferred
• Executive leadership (Director or VP level) communication and engagement experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health plan, savings plan, paid time off, and additional benefits
• Discretionary bonus and long-term incentives may be offered