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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Are you ready to put your management skills to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, Our Defense Systems sector wants you to join our team as an Operations Manager 2.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced Operations Manager 2 to support our E-6B maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA.

The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

Your duties include:

Lead the Operations team on projects assigned to you and maintain the day-to-day interface / communication with the partner functions assigned: Program Management (PM), Mission Assurance (MA), Global Supply Chain (GSC), Engineering, etc. to achieve goals

Manage a team including performance reviews, motivating, guiding, and mentoring team members. Ensuring team cross training, succession and development plans are in place along with providing appropriate communication to team members

Responsible for cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community

Oversees the daily production operations

Manage staffing (FTE) needs to support existing and forecasted program schedules

Support proposal development & basis-of-estimates (BOE’s) for potential contracts

Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders

Interacts daily with direct reports and managers concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects.

Provides sound judgment and ensures overall quality and efficiency of the department.

Oversees and manages all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s)

Responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, as well as continuous improvement

Manages and presents status on cost, schedule, and performance for all projects within the area

Assesses issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals

Candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

10+ years of direct people leadership experience

10+ years of experience in Aviation industry Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Operations Management

Ability to relay and receive information

Able to collaborate in a team environment

Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints

Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result

Able to provide direction to determine priorities to achieve goal

Able to prepare and analyze data and figures

Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function

Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel)

Preferred Qualifications:

A&P License

Prior E-6B experience.

Prior experience managing programs and proposal development

A Current Secret DoD clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,600.00 - $156,800.00

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.

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.