At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Undersea Systems Manufacturing team is looking for an Operations Project Manager (OPM) Analyst to serve as support to the current OPMs based out of the Philadelphia, PA facility.
*Please note that this is an individual contributor role and not a management role. What You'll Get to Do:
Support the execution of both production and development programs
Assist in the management of production across electrical, mechanical and acoustic disciplines
Assist OPMs in managing a diverse team of Operations personnel including technicians, engineers, supply chain planners, production control planners, and facilities staff
Assist in the development of production schedules and contribute to the program Integrated Master Schedule
Contribute to the development of manufacturing and production test procedures and processes
Assist with cost account manager (CAM) functions and utilize earned value management (EVM) principles; including generation of manpower planning analyses
Provide labor and material proposal inputs and serve as the Operations proposal lead; including Basis of Estimate and budget/ proposal development
Develop material supporting presentations for NGC upper management and customers
Contribute to material for production and test readiness reviews
Support multiple programs and OPMs with internal metric creation and monitoring; including cost, quality, delivery, and safety
Ideally, the Operations Project Manager Analyst will have a technical background in a hardware engineering discipline; electrical/mechanical manufacturing experience; solid organizational skills; an ability to lead program teams to achieve program milestones and delivery objectives; program planning and scheduling skills; solid communication ability; data analytic skills; dependable; and familiarity with earned value management Knowledge of welding, machining and mechanical/electrical assembly is desired but not required. The ideal candidate will have a background in undersea systems and the unique product lines and manufacturing processes that support such systems. What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, and Paid Time Off. Additional benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development and a 9/80 schedule at many sites. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. MANUMS 21015694
Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at a Operations Project Manager Analyst or a Principal Operations Project Manager Analyst. Basic Qualifications for a Operations Project Manager Analyst:
Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Operations Project Manager Analyst:
Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
STEM degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline
Technical background in a hardware engineering discipline
Demonstrated knowledge in both electrical and mechanical manufacturing in a production and development environment
Experience in program planning and scheduling
Experience with earned value management (EVM)
Experience with Material Requirements Planning
Familiarity with SAP
Knowledge of welding, machining, non-metallic bonding and sonar/ molded cable/mechanical/electrical assembly
A background in marine rotating machinery propulsion systems
Current Secret Clearance
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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
