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The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems is looking to fill a Project Management role to support the Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) business unit in the fast-growing Payload & Ground Systems (PGS) Division. The selected individual will be a valued member of the Business Unit Operations team, organizational efficiency, and business operations.
The Remote Sensing Program (RSP) organization within the PGS Division of Space Sector seeks an experienced operations lead to provide support to an RSP team that includes engineering, program, and other functional teams. The position reports directly to the RSP Operations Manager and is located in Rolling Meadows, IL.
In this role, the candidate understands the goals and priorities of the RSP organization, ensuring all activities are aligned with these objectives, interpreting and developing organizational strategies, policies and practices to meet business objectives.
Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Serves as liaison between RSP Leadership, project management, programs, and engineering.
- Develop Rolling Meadows employee experience strategy in partnership with leadership. Execute key projects and tasks in support of the strategy within defined timeline and budget; adapt to planned and unplanned variables.
- Plan Rolling Meadows Leadership events, including customer and executive visits, offsite strategy events, and more.
- Improve operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the RSP Organization.
- Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing Rolling Meadows capital and facilities projects to ensure schedules and budgets are met.
Basic Qualifications:
- 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree (4 years with a master's degree). An additional 4 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Excels at operating in a fast paced, dynamic environment and can adapt to change.
- Has the ability to quickly respond to a variety of demands.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines, and drive tasks to completion.
- Must have current TS clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience in Space industry.
- Current TS/SCI clearance with relevant special accesses.
- Bachelor's degree with a 10 years' experience (8 Years with a Masters) in an engineering, operations, or program environment.
- Strong understanding of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, and proven experience effectively working within and through NG (and/or a similar) corporate culture
- Demonstrated ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing requirements across the business unit.
- Experience with the development of an employee experience strategy and an executable plan
- Experience in operational organization effectiveness implementing best practices.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.