Contractor Field Team Manager
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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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.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 has an opening for a Contractor Field Team Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Emerado, North Dakota or, Palmdale, California. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.
In this role you will be responsible for managing CONUS/OCONUS operations for the CFT (Contractor Field Team) performing field repairs on RQ-4B Global Hawk, RQ-4C Triton and FMS (Foreign Military Sales) platforms. Responsible for the setup, hiring and implementation of the contractor field team.
Responsibilities Include:
- Performing repairs, modifications and TCTO incorporations on the RQ-4B Global Hawk and RQ-4C platforms.
- Provide direction, leadership and coordination to the CFT team while providing the highest degree of quality control, adherence to company procedures and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate and provide daily status to the respective customers and leadership as to progress of repairs or TCTO incorporations.
- May provide onsite training and/or support of customer personnel.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, and 5 years of experience in a technical field, or a Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience in a technical field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD SECRET clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in complex composite repairs, structural repairs and possess electrical skillsets preferred.
- Previous or current experience working on the Global Hawk or Triton Programs.
- Position requires both domestic and international fielded aircraft locations.
- Must be able to acquire a US passport.
- Ability to travel 75% of the time
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