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$175k – $263k per year
Location
In office (Falls Church)
Seniority
Staff · 9+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO organization is seeking a Manager 3, Operations Manager to support the Vice President, Applications and Platforms. This role will help execute the strategic direction and daily operations of our Enterprise Applications and Platforms team ensuring the team is executing to high degree of performance, communicating effectively, and driving strategic change through the enterprise.

This in-person role will be based out of the Falls Church, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a key part of the Enterprise Application and Platforms team; collaborating with the VP of Applications and other senior leaders to determine the vision, goals and priorities for the organization
  • Support the design and run the operating rhythm for the Enterprise Application and Platform teams, including staff meetings, operations reviews and leadership offsites ensuring everyone is prepared with follow-through of actions
  • Translate operations strategy into clear priorities, initiatives, milestones and metrics that drive consistent and exceptional performance
  • Develop, prepare and manage high-quality executive communications and materials including presentations, briefings, talking points and written updates for senior leadership and other internal stakeholders.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement conducting and coordinating data analysis, capability assessments, process control, value stream mapping, failure and reliability assessments, return-to-green plans, across teams to improve efficiency, quality, speed and consistency in outcomes.
  • Engage our stakeholders to deploy Product Ownership, Service Ownership, and Business Capability models our organization.
  • Ensure that operational initiatives, programs and processes meet strategic business outcomes and impact, budget, regulatory, audit and reporting requirements.
  • Work closely with Operation Managers across the organization to ensure alignment and consistency of activities through our team.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of 9 years of professional experience.
  • Experience in developing and managing processes across large organizations.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance prior to start.
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six sigma blackbelt certification.
  • 9 years of management experience.
  • Project or program management experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and hands-on level as needed.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with resource management processes (staffing, redeployment, release processes).
  • Experience serving as a functional manager.
  • Recent experience supporting VP- and Director-level executives.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.
  • Leadership roles in major program relocations, employee redeployment, and retention assessments.
  • Highly advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
  • Highly advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Interested applicants should meet all basic qualifications and demonstrate the preferred qualifications wherever possible. Northrop Grumman is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00The 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.
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