Test and Operations Manager 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Test and Operations Manager 3 to support advanced technology development programs. This position is on site in Linthicum, MD or our Annapolis Junction, MD location. 

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Manage functional teams of engineers and managers.  Support employee development through technical tasking, performance evaluation, career development, and compensation planning.
• Execute in a direct contributor or leadership role for programs as a software engineer, systems engineer or as a software architect.
• Optimize and execute test operations activities across the MDA Business area.
• Team responsibilities include logistics and material management, implementing calibration and repair procedures for test equipment, preventative maintenance, and accountability and optimization of overall lab and test system uptime.
• Development of tools to improve pipeline efficiency and implement new analysis tools/techniques.
• Provide advanced project and technical oversight for activities performed by the team.
• Brief executive management on plans, and progress as required.
• Create effective performance and technical progress metrics.
• Communicate with stakeholders, and other teams.
• Support department staffing initiatives in cooperation with Human Resource (HR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) partners.

This position requires full-time on-site support at our Linthicum, MD location OR our Annapolis Junction, MD location.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience; Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience; or PhD with 4 years of professional experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science or Mathematics, Technical Management, or related technical field.
• Self-directed technical leader with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader.
• Exceptional leadership skills to coordinate collaboration across engineering teams.
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably within a laboratory or research environment.
• Experience leading and managing teams, with a track record of effective leadership and team development.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Understanding of safety and compliance standards relevant to laboratory operations
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• 5+ years of experience leading a software development team
• Demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members
• EV/CAM experience, including material management
• Experience setting up and running an engineering storeroom
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Proficiency in using operations management software and tools.
• Excellent organizational a