Process Lead Manager 3 with Security Clearance - Palmdale, CA, United States - Northrop Grumman

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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Process Lead Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization
This leadership role is located in Palmdale,

CA

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Process Lead Manager will lead, participate in, and provide oversight across functional homeroom operational activities in the Bombers Test Center

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a wide range of support to the Test Center Director and Department Managers as needed-essentially acting as Chief of Staff for the Bombers Test Center.
• Ability to serve as DOA for the Bombers Test Center Director when required.
• Lead and provide oversight of the T&E Technical Review Board (TRB), and associated activities.
• Lead the Test Center in the management and tracking of Independent Review Teams (IRT) in support of programmatic activities.
• Lead in the collection and aggregation of Test metrics, and implementation of process improvement.
• Serve as the lead integrator for Test Disciplines / Working Groups
• Lead and or assist in continual Process development/improvement.
• Lead the Test Planning Working Group, including BoE, Proposals and Metrics
• Support monthly Test Center Reviews to the T&E directorate, ensuring the reporting of quality data and tracking / closure of action items.
• Support the staffing team and ensure quality metrics reporting for the Test Center.
• Receive, process, and respond to requests for information or nominations for various items: WISE/Techstarter/Awards, conference attendance, etc.
• ERG Representation coordination
• Manage Center SharePoint and Tableau to fix issues and create updates.
• Pull unapproved timecard lists by Department to assist in identifying unapproved records.
• Run regular Workday audits to verify administrative data (Cost Centers, location, SupOrg, etc.) is correct.
• Coordinate submittal of new hires for Program Access Requests (PARs)
• Pull accurate PAR status data for Center.
• Assist in submitting new employees to SCUS
• Set and coordinate various Engagement activities (staff meetings, town halls, skip levels, etc)
• Working with Business Management, understand and monitor various Center functions (LRAP, allocation charging, capital, Indirect, etc) BENEFITS STATEMENT We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do
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

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree and 9 years of related professional / military experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of related professional / military experience.
• Must have prior project management experience that includes oversight of engineering project or program activities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance within a reasonable time as dictated by the company.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting T&E Functional Homeroom activities and processes

Salary Range:
$149,400 - $224,000 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
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Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.