RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a *Manager Mission Assurance 2 *to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.
Essential Functions:
Manages the Supplier Assurance department that is responsible for Receiving Inspection and its processes. Drives the organization in their performance of process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with programs and must be knowledgeable in, and capable of, assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. Trains, coaches, and mentors Program Procurement Mission Assurance Engineering personnel, Supplier Quality Inspection personnel, and Quality Operations staff. Facilitates the development and maintenance of actionable common program supplier assurance metrics. Supports Program Preventive and Corrective Action Boards (PCAB) and other programmatic / functional management meetings and/or events as required in support of the Mission Assurance Organization and your department. Identifies and drives the implementation of process improvements and affordability projects. Utilizes a broad understanding of program operations to lead multifunctional teams during root cause and corrective action investigations. Facilitates the development of common Supplier Assurance processes across programs. Coordinates with Business Unit Mission Assurance Directorate to assure personnel growth through cross training, stretch assignments, and exposure to Program and Functional leadership. Supports proposal development and assure forecasts are captured in the Mission Assurance staffing plans.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required with a minimum of five years relevant work experience

• Three years' related experience in quality, industrial, manufacturing or engineering.

• Must have prior experience in a functional management role.

• Must be able to obtain and be able to maintain a Top Secret and SCI clearance.

• Must be willing to travel ~10% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in STEM field with a minimum of five years relevant work experience

• Experience in creating and maintaining useable, actionable metrics to drive department decisions and processes

• Previous Supply Chain and/or Supply Chain Quality operations

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Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.