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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Production Operations based out of our San Diego Rancho Carmel location. Full time On-site.
What You'll Get to Do:
The ideal candidate will manage manufacturing deliverables against the contract from capture phase through production insertion. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing with technical leadership, program management, engineering, production control, global supply chain, and production supervisors to ensure deliverables are built within cost and budget while meeting operation build schedules. The candidate will be supporting early manufacturing development including facilitating all facets of manufacturing readiness and risk preparedness by ensuring cost and schedule can be met while standing up resources to support development.
The CAM/OPM (Control Account Manager / Operations Program Manager) is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of control account budgets, schedules, scope and technical performance measurement. Responsible for all manufacturing and/or Development efforts of project execution, and cost.
Basic Qualifications Principal Production Operations:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional experience that includes a background in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering, operations or business. 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications to include advanced skills using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Strong Excel skills to include utilization of Pivot Tables.
Experience with MRP Knowledge: gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale. Interpreting data provided by SAP, PLM and MES Systems.
Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules and overall hardware status
Experience reading engineering documentation, BOM Structures, and PLM tools
Experience with project leadership and/or process improvement
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Ability to maintain clearance - Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
Preferred Qualifications Principal Production Operations:
Experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with EVMS processes, baseline forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and Control Account Management (CAM) experience
Experience gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale. Interpreting data provided by SAP, PDM and Solumina Systems.
Experience with presentation skills to senior leadership.
SharePoint experience.
Experience with Tableau and Solumina systems.
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance and Training.
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.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.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional experience in project management, supply chain, mathematics, engineering, operations, or business; 8 years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel with PivotTables.
- MRP knowledge, including gathering, manipulating, and processing raw data at scale and interpreting SAP, PLM, and MES data.
- Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules and overall hardware status.
- Experience reading engineering documentation, BOM structures, and using PLM tools.
- Experience with project leadership and/or process improvement.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Ability to maintain clearance and obtain Special Program Access, including PAR/SAP.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with EVMS processes, baseline forecasting, risk and opportunity management, and Control Account Management.
- Experience interpreting data from SAP, PDM, and Solumina systems.
- Presentation skills with senior leadership.
- SharePoint experience.
- Tableau and Solumina experience.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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