Manager Mission Assurance 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 2 for our TACAMO program. This leadership role will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve in a dual role as Functional Homeroom Quality Engineering Manager for the TACAMO QE/QA team and as a program quality lead.
• Partner with Functional Homeroom and Program Quality leadership to:
  • Understand and prioritize program needs and requirements
  • Translate needs into clear quality objectives, resource plans, and actions
  • Ensure timely, efficient execution and regularly communicate status, risks, and mitigations
• Lead professional development for Quality Engineering team members by:
  • Defining growth plans and identifying training/certification opportunities
  • Providing mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job training
  • Promoting a learning culture, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and career progression
• Plan and provide mission assurance resources (people/skills, tools, services, processes) to:
  • Represent quality engineering and analyst disciplines effectively
  • Proactively align staffing and capabilities with program demands
• Create an inclusive, high‑performance work environment by:
  • Connecting team efforts to company, sector, and program goals
  • Fostering mutual respect, trust, and open communication
  • Leveraging diverse perspectives and encouraging collaboration, empowerment, and accountability
• Demonstrate agility in responding to changing business needs by:
  • Communicating effectively across cross‑functional teams
  • Enabling team members to contribute their expertise
• Prepare, analyze, and present data‑driven briefings to senior company and customer (USG/DCMA) leadership on quality issues, trends, risks, and performance, and provide recommendations to support decisions.
• Drive effective Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) by:
  • Applying appropriate tools (e.g., fishbone, fault tree, 5‑Why) and lean/Six Sigma/agile methods
  • Facilitating cross‑functional RCCA sessions
  • Ensuring corrective and preventive actions are data‑driven, implemented, and verified effective
  • Capturing and sharing lessons learned
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements to:
  • Reduce defects, rework, and escapes
  • Streamline and standardize quality activities
  • Use data analytics and lean/Six Sigma to improve product quality, cycle time, and operational efficiency
• Champion mission assurance transformation initiatives by:
  • Providing leadership and change management
  • Defining objectives, engaging stakeholders, and driving implementation of new processes and tools
• Ensure Quality/Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering processes:
  • Align with applicable industry, regulatory, and customer standards (e.g., PrOP, AS9100, ISO9001, 8210.1C)
  • Are maintained, executed, and monitored through audits and assessments
• Support program planning and execution by:
  • Developing and tailoring quality processes, metrics, and tools for each program phase
  • Ensuring alignment with customer and contractual requirements
  • Proactively assessing quality trends/risks and integrating mitigation into plans and daily execution
• Deliver robust Quality Management System audit capabilities, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow‑up to:
  • Identify and document deficiencies
  • Drive timely corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in budget development, pricing/estimating, and cost performance to support Earned Value Management (EVM) targets; obtain CAM certification to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned control accounts.
• Manage hiring and onboarding by:
  • Defining clear role requirements
  • Partnering with stakeholders to select candidates aligned to team and program needs

Basic Qualifications:

•  STEM degree: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience, Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience, or PhD degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience) with experience in Aircraft, Aerospace or Manufacturing Industries in a Quality Environment.

•  5 or more years of Leadership/Supervisory experience.

•  Experience with Engineering, Manufacturing, Change Management and Program Integration.

•  Quality Assurance leadership experience with enforcement of AS9100 standards. 

•  Fluent in process improvement (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis).

•  Ability to navigate, perform and train nonconforming material processes per AS9102.

•  Must have the ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include weekend shifts when needed.

•  Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain DOD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications:

•  High-level understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, governmental regulations and workflow.

•  Ability to analyze alternative courses of action where decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence.

•  Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background.

•  Control Account Manager (CAM) certification or equivalent.

•  Fluent in execution of manufacturing information systems.

•  Current access to special access programs.

•  Proven track record in mentoring, skills development, and driving organizational change with measurable business results

•  Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with quality operations, program leadership (Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management), and customers

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.