Manager Environmental Remediation

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.

• Develop a strategic vision for the company-wide management of environmental remediation obligations.
• Drive consistent implementation of the company’s remediation strategy across the Enterprise, which includes oversight of projects from corporate and sector legacies.
• Lead a staff of remediation project managers, create opportunities for development, and onboard new staff to fill key capability needs.
• Oversee execution of project strategies, forecasts, budgets, plans, and goals.
• Lead an annual remediation strategic review for the company.
• Assess portfolio for sustainable remediation opportunities; develop and implement plan to achieve sustainable remediation practices across the portfolio.
• Maintain awareness of status of all key projects, including technical performance and cost effectiveness.
• Assess project opportunities and lead team in development of solutions.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to a team of expert staff; sustain engagement and development to drive role satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Maintain project management systems/framework.
• Maintain key relationships with strategic service providers to enable efficient implementation of the company’s remediation strategy.
• Review/approve/monitor project-specific scope, schedule, and budget.
• Direct and guide technical implementation across the portfolio to ensure project success.
• Lead quarterly financial and performance reviews with project managers.
• Provide QA/QC on agency deliverables from project managers.
• Oversee contractor bidding, selection, and contract award process.
• Oversee purchase requisition and invoice approval processes.
• Compile project status and financial data for management reviews.
• Perform routine program troubleshooting functions.

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 8+ years of experience. Degree from an accredited institution with a focus in an engineering field (including environmental, chemical, civil, and mechanical).
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in the field of environmental remediation, with proven environmental remediation savvy and application.
• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience in field operations and remedial construction.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in staff management.
• Program vision oriented resulting in sustainable value and performance.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high performing teams.
• Proven ability to take ownership and be accountable with an “owners” mindset.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with local, state and federal regulatory staff and leadership.
• The ability to act with speed in meeting internal customer requirements, including timely notifications to sector leadership on topics related to annual spend and future environmental accruals.
• Strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional self-starter attitude, and the ability to produce in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business/financial acumen, keen organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to travel to various project locations in the United States and international.

• Professional Engineer (PE) accreditation is a plus, but not required.
• Program management experience is preferred.
• Experience in developing partnerships with third-party experts is preferred.
• Preferably located near Falls Church, Virginia or another large site within the Northrop Grumman footprint.

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