RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr. Principal Production Operations based out of Sunnyvale, CA. The Principal/Sr. Principal Production Operations leads and directs one or more project teams in the professional services arena. Prepares project execution plan and coordinates activities between client and company personnel. Monitors project completion from initiation through delivery to meet revenue and cost projections. Oversees performance of projects or engagements and typically utilizes management skills more than technical skills. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team(s. Working under an Operations Program Manager and with manufacturing operations functional management, you will be part of the team responsible for the execution of the manufacturing scope of a multi-million dollar naval production program. In this role, you will help guide and lead the manufacturing team by ensuring manufacturing issues and roadblocks are resolved quickly, and that the manufacturing program(s) perform on time and on budget. You will be a key point of contact within manufacturing for the program. What you will get to do: • Resolve manufacturing issues by working with cross-functional teams. • Coordinate responses with functional organizations to keep projects on schedule. • Propose, plan/baseline, and execute to the performance management baseline. • Perform risk and opportunity management functions for the manufacturing scope in concert with the overall program RSKOM. • Perform EVMS and cost account management functions. • Resolve material, manpower, and machine issues to ensure successful manufacturing performance. • Travel as required (generally less than 10%). This position may be filled at a level 3 (Principal) or level 4 (Sr. Principal) depending on candidate experience. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Production Operations: • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience using ERP systems. • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. • U.S. citizenship is required. Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Production Operations: • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience using ERP systems. • Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Clearance. • U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications for a Principal / Sr. Principal Production Operations: • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program and/or Project Management. • Experience working on government contracts. • 3 or more years of experience in Earned Value Management. • Experience with manufacturing production proposals. • Experience managing hardware production activity. • Experience with SAP in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. • PMP certification. 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, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! #MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.