Northrop Grumman
LabOperationsManager2
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“Lab Operations Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Lab Operations, Test Planning, Integration, Stakeholder Management. Oversee integration and checkout efforts. Ensure technical scope is achieved”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure technical scope is achieved; ensure the labs are operating successfully
Industry & Context.
Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into lab architecture solutions
Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval, Ability to meet DoD 8570 certification requirements within 6 months, U. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors degree with 8 years of related work or Masters and 6 years of related experience, Active U. S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval, At least 1 year demonstrated experience in lab operations and test planning or test execution, Experience integrating hardware and software components in a lab / ground test environment, Familiarity with lab electrical / network designs, Ability to meet DoD 8570 certification requirements (e. g. , Security+ certification, CISSP) within 6 months
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field, An active U. S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, Current Special Access Program (SAP), Prior management experience, Demonstrated knowledge of test engineering, test and lab operations, principles, and processes, Demonstrated ability working with cross-functional teams and customers, Experience executing in an AGILE environment, Experience in Test automation (development and execution), Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and experiences as a Control Account Manager (CAM), Demonstrated knowledge and use of instrumentation and data acquisition type systems, Active CISSP DoD 8570 IAM Level III security certification
What You'll Do.
Oversee integration and checkout efforts
Ensure technical scope is achieved
Ensure labs are operating successfully
Synthesize customer contractual needs into lab architecture
Develop and direct lab stand-up and design
Coordinate integration and testing activities
Direct oversight of integration and lab operations teams
Develop integration plans and schedules
Manage lab operations budgets
Ensure lab process compliance
Integrate hardware and software units
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure lab requirements are aligned; Demonstrated ability working with cross-functional teams and customers
Process & Methodology
resource planning, lab operations budgets, Earned Value Management Systems, Control Account Manager
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is seeking a **Lab Operations Manager 2** to oversee integration and checkout efforts for test and integration labs in the Command Systems Business Unit. This position will ensure technical scope is achieved while also ensuring the labs are operating successfully. Typical lab operations include safety, security, property management, calibration of equipment, and both hardware/software traceability. This position will be located in **Huntsville, Alabama.** **This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.** **_What you will get to do:_** * Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into lab architecture solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints * Develop and direct preparation and execution of lab stand-up, lab design and integration activities to support comprehensive tests and schedules for completing systems * Coordinating integration and testing activities working in a dynamic people-focused environment * Direct oversight of integratio
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