Principal Project Manager/ Project Manager (DOD SkillBridge)

Requisition ID: R10185605

Category: Program Management

Location: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America

Clearance Type: Secret

Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: No

Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

NG- Military Internship Program Description:

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. 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:

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.

Goals Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization.

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

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is searching for a Principal Project Manager/ Project Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Clearfield, UT.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate continuous improvement events to develop, define and improve processes in the forming and finishing of aircraft composite structures.

Analyze various manufacturing processes for opportunities to minimize scrap, reduce cost, increase capacity, and optimize schedule.

Provide support to the manufacturing floor by working proactively with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving, impactful solutions.

Work with program leadership to assess what-if scenarios and guide long-term strategic decision making across several different programs.

Generate metrics and conducts studies pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery.

Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence with program management and customers.

Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery.

Develop and summarize analyses for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and equipment.

This role can be filled as an Operations Project Manager or a Principal Project Manager depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree

Ability to work on an assembly floor.

Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Ability to work on an assembly floor.

Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.

Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field.

Experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools.

Salary Range: $78,700 - $118,100

Salary Range 2: $63,800 - $95,800

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr