Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Section Manager Product Support 2, for BATTS PST Training IPT to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership position is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida reporting to the Training Department manager, and will be a key member of the Product Support leadership team.

In this role you will be responsible for but not limited to:

Managing and coordinating the training personnel efforts in support of the BATTS program and serve as primary POC for Product Support training team with NG Leadership and Government counterparts.

Understanding all the contractual requirements and taking accountability for the development, delivery, and sustainment of training artifacts and publications to support operation and maintenance during all phases of development, test, and operations.

Identifying design and issue impacts across products and communicating to all stakeholders.

Coordinates to establish people, process, and tools needed to execute within the BATTS program.

Identifies risks and opportunities and coordinates with project teams to mitigate and retire risks.

Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

Prepares briefings for management and develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and tools for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, suppliers and clients.

Responsible for the management of the training development team.

Provides direction to subordinates.

Drive improved employee engagement and appreciation through verbal, written, and tangible recognition, events, and personal interactions.

Develop the team, train in methods and procedures, conduct performance appraisals, counsel employees, and make other personnel decisions as required.

Serve as the Release Train Engineer; break down communication barriers, execute incremental planning, capacity tracking, collaboration with supporting Agile Release Train’s and completion reporting.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree AND 9 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in management, OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in management.
Must possess strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
Must have active government Secret Clearance
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Experience leading a training curriculum development team, either as a lead or manager.
Experience with Safe Agile working practices

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Special Program Access (PAR)
Military aviation maintenance and/or pilot experience is preferred.
Previous experience in Instructional System Design and curriculum development
Experience with military equipment manufacturing process & overall logistics processes from design to sustainment
Agile certifications
Exceptional internal & external customer service skills
Forward thinking in Training development processes, planning & tracking

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00

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.