Mission Assurance Director 1

This position requires managing and leading key program meetings including the Preventive Corrective Action Board (PCAB), management reviews, and customer reviews. The MA Program Director will regularly interface with internal and external customers regarding requirements and will manage stakeholder expectations. The candidate will develop controls that build confidence for process execution.
The selected candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare and present to the customer and one of the three Programs - ATDC, B-21 and/or F-35 leadership team. This role also requires a candidate that can be strategic, think outside of the box, and be successful in a very demanding and challenging environment.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
The role is responsible for:

Managing the Program Quality Management System and ensure adherence to corporate/sector policies and procedures as well as contractual requirements

Maintaining program quality plans

Develop and maintain relationships with the end customers and their quality representatives to ensure Northrop Grumman is delivering a quality product

Ensuring timely support and flow down of sector/division goals and key operating factors

Provides oversight for all Mission Assurance budgets within the program

Developing and approving Mission Assurance input for proposals

Staffing and daily management of Mission Assurance personnel assigned to the Strike program

Interface with Mission Assurance homerooms to ensure resources are properly applied

Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure success

Assesses program performance and risks and validate performance metrics reporting

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 10 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below, OR an A.A and 12 years of related experience

Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in aircraft, aerospace, manufacturing, quality, program management, engineering, and/or business management related functions

3 years of experience as a leader, manager, or other team lead roles

Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance within 3 months

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Experience in root cause and corrective action processes

Strong orientation to change in a dynamic and logistically challenging environment

Advanced level of understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, and governmental regulations

Ability to analyze alternative courses of action where decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence

A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to all levels of any organization

Strong people leadership skills in developing others

Ability to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

DCMA and AS9100 Quality Management System compliance knowledge

Salary Range: $197,600.00 - $296,400.00The 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.