Contractual Data Strategy Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 offers challenging career opportunities in Hardware Engineering within the Mission Systems Sector that play a key role in the mission to protect our military personnel. The Hardware Engineering organization is dedicated to consistently providing high quality product designs in support of multiple product areas.
The Manager of Data Management oversees a group of approximately 7-10 support members. The technical areas of expertise of this group include: product technical data management and contractual data management. The manager will be responsible for Team Leadership and Management, Team Technical Performance, and Strategic Planning. Tasks included within the scope of responsibility are:
• Staff management & administration
• Cost Account Manager
• Maintenance of and reaction to future staffing projections
• Mentoring & career development, including training
• Program performance monitoring & support
• Ensuring and monitoring quality of work products
• Data Management process maintenance & enforcement
• Leadership of proposal activities for Hardware Engineering
• Thought leadership toward product innovations
• Execute a strategic vision for the Data Management functions.
This position is full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in lead role(s)
• Proficiency in computer use & typical office applications
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain Active secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Certification as a Cost Account Manager and prior working knowledge
• Working familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and CMMI
• Working familiarity with contract negotiations
• Working familiarity with Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Experience with CADE and TopView US Government Data Delivery Systems
• Proven record of collaboration across organizations and geographical location
• Working knowledge of NGC procurement processes
• Formal Continuous Improvement training, such as Six Sigma.
• Working knowledge of Agile process
• High proficiency in oral and written communications at all levels within an organization, internally, and externally
• Active DoD secret clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00
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 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.