Operations Deputy Director

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

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 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 Defense Systems’ (NGDS) Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division is seeking an Operations Deputy Director 2 supporting Division Vice President of Operations. This position is location in Roy, Utah, and will require approximately 25% travel.

The SDS Operations organization has a very wide breadth of responsibilities including Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, Safety, Mission Assurance, Site Management and Strategy and is home of the Project Excellence Homeroom. The Deputy Director of Operations will have accountability for day-to-day down and in execution of the organization and will be critical to supporting the Project Excellence Homeroom and Operations organizations’ responsibilities.

The position reports directly to the SDS Operations Vice President. Strong team collaboration, effective communication and exemplar leadership characteristics are essential. ****

What You’ll Get To Do:

Partner with the Operations VP, Chief Engineer Office and organizational Directors to lead all aspects of day-to-day Operations across the portfolio focusing on taking advantage of efficiencies of the combined organization.

• Focus on supporting critical program requests, program reviews, Defense Sector PE initiatives, and provide leadership direction of developing and implementing training and ensure process documentation is current and accessible.

• Collaborate across SDS Business Units and the other Functions along with the broader NG Operations organizations ensuring strong coordination at the SDS level.

• Key focal point for hiring and staffing, retention, talent development and intern program coordination.

• Help coordinate capital needs and expenditures, real-estate utilization and future planning across the site.

• Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as needed and as it relates to the needs of the Operations organization.

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.

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 position’s 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 with 12 years of relevant experience.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance adjudicated in the last 6 years…