CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Manager 3.  This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Manage a group of high performing software quality managers and  engineers at multiple locations establishing objectives, providing direction, and ensuring strategic alignment to support the Sentinel program software development goals and objectives
• Act as an advisor to subordinate managers and staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems. 
• Provide the leadership necessary to ensure a keen focus on 1st time quality early in the software engineering life-cycle
• Team and collaborate closely with internal & external customers and stakeholders, including, but not limited to, Mission Assurance Director, MA team members, SW Chief Engineer, DevSecOps team, Segment & Element teams, Systems Engineering, Software Development, DCMA and customer counterparts to enable program mission success.
• Ensure the development and implementation of robust SQA Plans and Schedules in accordance with the Sentinel Software Development Plan and IPC schedule.
• Facilitate outstanding and timely execution of SQA activities: requirements traceability, product reviews, peer reviews, process excellence, test excellence, software audits, non-conformance control, metrics and reporting.
• Provide senior technical oversight for root cause analysis and preventive/corrective action implementation.
• Lead and participate in the continuous improvement of SQA processes, procedures, work instructions, tools, metrics, and training materials.
• Refine best practices and expand program cross sharing to elevate program performance and growth.
• Perform analysis and trending of SW metrics 
• Provide leadership for Software supplier audits and oversight in collaboration with supplier Mission Assurance and Supplier Management Teams. 
• Develop staffing strategies to support program SQA needs while managing direct and indirect budgets.
• Conduct employee/team talent development,  performance management and career development 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant professional experience; Master’s degree and 6 years of experience.  
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years 
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances
• Experience with Mission Assurance, Software (preferably Agile) and Quality practices and processes
• Experience in process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metrics reporting 
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a formal management position

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

 • Active Top Secret Clearance.
* Bachelors or Masters degree in a STEM field
• Leadership experience within software quality or software engineering environments. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Agile software development methodology
• Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement training/experience.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• Experience with ICBM Systems
 

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,800.00 - $220,200.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.