Mgr Configuration Analysis 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: No 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 has an opportunity for a Manager of Configuration Analysis 2 to support our Armament Systems Business Unit located in Mesa, AZ.
Northrop Grumman's Armament Systems Division site in Mesa, Arizona produces automatic medium caliber gun systems. Northrop Grumman gun systems built for the U.S. and international militaries have been used in all major conflicts since World War II in a variety of applications to include small and large ground vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and naval ships.
Role Description:
This position is a leadership role in the Medium Caliber Gun Systems Business Unit within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. As a leader in Guns Engineering, the Configuration Management Manager leads and manages a team that is responsible for configuration management, data management and technical writing functions. This position is located in Mesa, Arizona.
Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the configuration management, data management, and technical writing functions at the Mesa site
Sets role and performance expectations, provides feedback, coaching, training and growth opportunities for direct reports
Successfully manages assignments and forecasts future demand such that the functions are appropriately staffed and have the correct skill sets
Provides guidance to staff on interpretation of operating procedures and process documents
Provide technical guidance in the areas of configuration management, data management and technical writing
Assists the engineering department leader in preparation and execution of department budgets
Leads and coordinates continuous improvement projects
Position Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Information Technology, or closely related Systems or Programming field of study
5 years of professional experience in the areas of configuration management and data management; or master's degree plus 3 yrs of experience.