RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: 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.
As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members.
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:
- Has served at least 180 days on active duty
- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
- Will receive an honorable discharge
- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
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.
The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector PS&C Facility - located in Elkton, MD - has an immediate need for an Operations Project Manager (OPM). The OPM must be a self-starter, self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.
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This is an individual contributor role and not a manager role.
Primary job responsibilities of an OPM include:
- Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Testing, Manufacturing Planning & Scheduling, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
- Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support production, testing, and problem resolutions in support of program needs
- Responsible for the successful execution of the operations/manufacturing scope of the program’s statement of work (SOW), achieving targeted cost and schedule requirements
- Lead manufacturing planning and readiness efforts
- Act as the focal point for manufacturing input into proposals to capture new business
- Support bill of material (BOM) development on development programs
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and executing improvement plans
- Communicate relevant manufacturing metrics to the PMO
- Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for manufacturing on a program
- Program closeout support and hardware disposition
NGSkills
This job may be filled as an OPM (Level 2) or a Principal OPM (Level 3) based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 - OPM:
- This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 6 years of project management relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience or 0 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree
- The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)
- Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
- Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 - Principal OPM:
- This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of project management relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or 3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree
- The candidate must have experience in leadership and project management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD U.S. Secret Clearance per business requirements (US citizenship required)
- Experience with Costpoint, SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
- Meets DoD qualifications as per DODI 1322.29
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Management
- Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership, and/or process improvement
- Manufacturing or Engineering experience
- Experience with bases of estimates, shop order creation, and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Active DoD U.S. Secret clearance Salary Range: $83,300.00 - $124,900.00Salary Range 2: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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