Operations Project Manager Level 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Iuka
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 Aeronautics Systems is searching for an Operations Project Manager Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our team supports operations and business improvement across 2000 employees located in Utah, Ohio, California, and Mississippi. This position is located in Iuka, MS. Responsibilities: Facilitate continuous improvement events to develop, define and improve processes in the forming and finishing of aircraft composite structures. Analyze various manufacturing processes for opportunities to minimize scrap, reduce cost, increase capacity, and optimize schedule. Provide support to the manufacturing floor by working proactively with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving, impactful solutions. Work with program leadership to assess what-if scenarios and guide long-term strategic decision making across several different programs. Generate metrics and conducts studies pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery. Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence with program management and customers, even though unforeseen challenges. Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery. Develop and summarize analyses for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and equipment. Provides capacity planning, rate tool analyses, and facility layouts to ensure the ongoing success of composite operations. Basic Qualifications for a Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant experience Ability to work on an assembly floor. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and special program access. Preferred Qualifications: Current DoD Secret Clearance. Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field. Experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools. Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00 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.

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