Requisition ID: R10175224

• Category: Manufacturing and Production
• Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Technical Team Supervisor to support on-site at our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.
Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

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The TTS(Technical Team Supervisor) is responsible to ensure proper execution of daily operations in a test environment, working with energetic materials and/or hardware, to meet organizational objectives.  The TTS is responsible to work with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Program Management, Safety and external customers to identify and make recommendations to solve technical issues.  This position will be dedicated to the Energetics Testing Team reporting to the Test Engineering Manager of the Research Operations and Energetic Characterization Group.
Job Duties:

• Handle energetics on a daily basis

• Maintain energetic inventories

• Daily scheduling of technicians

• Development and revisions of policies and procedures

• Participate in technician reviews, hiring, and recognition decisions

• Building ownership including maintenance, building PMs and facility management, and overall building cleanliness

• Provide input to management on daily operations and processes

• Cover off shift operations, on call, and weekend work

• Drive a culture of safety first and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• This role places a strong emphasis on skills and experience. We will consider candidates who meet one of the following criteria: a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years’ experience preferably in a manufacturing facility or a closely related field

• Proven ability to communicate with multiple function groups across Northrop Grumman

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to drive process improvement in a dynamic environment

• Excellent time and organizational management

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop technicians

• US Citizenship required

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 3-5 years of experience in an energetics area or 8+ years of working in an energetics area

• Experience in an energetics testing, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with mechanical property testing and burn rate analysis of energetics/materials

• Working knowledge of Solumina planning and data entry

• Familiarity with maintenance permitting and workorder submission in Dispatch

• Knowledge of best practices with material processing and preparation

• Data analysis and entry into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Salary Range: $70,400 - $117,400

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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.