Technical Publication Manager

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 highly qualified, mission oriented Technical Publication Manager to help manage a diverse portfolio of prime international contracts for our Q4 Enterprise Sustainment Organization. The successful candidate will assist in directing, overseeing and collaborating on all aspects of the programs from a technical writing, editing and publication perspective associated with planning, implementation, contracting of change proposals, and execution of the program across Integrated Product Teams, functions and sectors. The successful candidate will interact with the customer, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as the focal point for Q4 International Sustainment activities as well as, manage schedules to ensure timely execution of efforts to support the Autonomous Systems Operating Unit.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Plan, organize and manage technical publications activities

• Extensive familiarity with DoD specifications MIL-STD-40051-, MIL-HDBK-1222, MIL-STD-2361, and MIL-STD-38784

• Lead discussions, demonstrations, briefings for cross-domain activities across NGC Sectors and with customer communities

• Collaborate with OEM engineering

• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program in the technical writing and Editing areas.

• Development and adherence to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

• Development and delivery of presentations to customers, management, and other program stakeholders.

• Proposal development / capture planning and strategy.

• Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work and supplier Statement of Works.

• Development of customer relationships and cultivation of customer intimacy.

• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result.

• Ability to demonstrate success in leading and developing cross functional teams.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.

• Strong communication, team building and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team, upper management and customers

• Demonstrate understanding of program risk, opportunity and issue management process

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with minimum of 5 years of program/project experience and 2 years of leadership experience and 10 years of total experience or 14 years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Current DoD Secret clearance

• Global Hawk, NATO or Triton Experience

• Willing and able to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of with complex anomaly resolution, internal and external coordination and collaboration

• Experience in Foreign Military sales

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Salary Range: $107,700 - $161,500

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.

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