Business Area Operations Lead 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Sector Global C2 Solutions BU is looking for a Business Operations Lead to support the IBCS Operating Unit (OU). The BU’s portfolio of capabilities includes Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Multi-Domain Command and Control, weapon systems engineering integration and test, sensor and effector integration, and Agile DevSecOps SW development. The position is to be filled in Huntsville, AL.  

The primary objective of the position is to support the OU in the successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical performance in the delivery of products and services to the customer.  The OU Operations Lead reports to the BU Chief of Staff within the Business Operations and Strategic Growth organization, and will also serve as the Operations Lead for the OU Director; primary responsibilities include the management and oversight to the following critical functions:

• OU Operations management, program execution and external coordination
• Organization and manpower staffing management and reporting
• Support to program planning, start-up, and assessments
• Leading OU special projects and initiatives
• Preparing and/or presenting executive level briefings
• Promoting operational efficiency and best practices to elevate OU/BU performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience OR 4 years with PhD OR 12 years of experience in lieu of degree  
• Dynamic and executive briefing skills
• Demonstrated experience with operations and the management of projects, including:
  • Leadership of medium to large scale projects and initiatives across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
  • Successful project completion within the confines of cost, quality, and schedule
  • Proven ability to showcase attention to detail, collaborating across organizations and influencing stakeholders
• Experience in leveraging automation and software tools that promote efficiency, i.e. SharePoint, Confluence, Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the last 5 years
• Program management or agile project management experience
• Knowledge of company and sector operations, policies, procedures and principles of operating practices
• Lean or agile trained/certified

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.