Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
Mission Assurance Manager 1 - R10220290
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 1 at their Melbourne site. The role involves defining and monitoring Mission Assurance program specifications, assuring quality and risk management, and supervising continuous improvement programs to ensure mission success.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Defines and monitors Mission Assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs
Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements
Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance
Demonstrates comprehensive metrics, customer and employee feedback to assess program quality performance and risks
Supervises the proper implementation and execution of Continuous Improvement programs
Sets the strategy to meet customer’s expectations, regularly communicates program status
Frequently collaborates with executives and customer representatives, including on-site DCMA representatives, concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications
Promotes the professional development of the quality inspection workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement
Manages program budgets, schedules, program EACs for the Quality scope on programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience or a HS Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of experience in Aircraft, Aerospace/Manufacturing Industries or US Military in a Quality Environment
3-4 years of Leadership/ Supervisory or Lead experience
Root cause and corrective action experience
Strong written and verbal communication and formal presentation skills
Extensive prior work experience in the application of quality principles and practices (e.g., quality engineering, inspection, material review, etc.) related to the engineering and manufacture of machinery and structures
Ability to successfully engage on the shop floor to provide solutions and coach and mentor others in the use of quality principles and practices
Ability to document, plan, brief executive leadership, manage projects, and lead effectively in a team setting
Demonstrated problem solving skills in a manufacturing environment
Experience applying advanced product quality planning and mission assurance practices (e.g., risk reduction, system engineering principles, and full life cycle product support)
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated technical issues
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 based quality management systems
Ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance and Special Program Access
Preferred
Experience with Earned Value Management
Experience conducting or managing internal audits
Sophisticated level of understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, governmental regulations and workflow
Experience with Defense Management Contract Agency supporting U.S. Government contracts & customers
Active DOD security clearance
Strong orientation to change in a dynamic environment
Ability to analyze alternative courses of action where decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence
Current access to special access programs
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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