Principal / Sr. Principal Production Operations

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Secret (no clearance at start). Travel: up to 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Production Operations professional in Sunnyvale, CA. The role leads and directs project teams in professional services, prepares execution plans, coordinates client and company activities, monitors project completion, and provides technical and analytical guidance. Working under an Operations Program Manager, you will help execute the manufacturing scope of a multi‑million‑dollar naval production program, resolve manufacturing issues, and ensure programs stay on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Resolve manufacturing issues by collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Coordinate responses with functional organizations to keep projects on schedule.
• Propose, plan/baseline, and execute to the performance‑management baseline.
• Perform risk and opportunity management for the manufacturing scope in concert with overall program RSKOM.
• Execute EVMS and cost‑account management functions.
• Resolve material, manpower, and machine issues to ensure successful manufacturing performance.
• Travel as required (generally less than 10%).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience (Principal level).
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience (Sr. Principal level).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in program and/or project management.
• Experience working on government contracts.
• 3+ years of experience in Earned Value Management.
• Experience with manufacturing production proposals and hardware production activity.
• Experience with SAP in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment.
• PMP certification.

Benefits

• Health plan options.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal business, company holidays).
• Education assistance, training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Additional benefits such as life and disability insurance.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $103,600 – $155,400.
Secondary level salary range: $129,300 – $193,900.
Base salary is determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for senior positions, long‑term incentives.