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Administrative Office Assistant
Unitedservice Companies 3.9
Unitedservice Companies job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
Administrative Office Assistant
Preparing Expense Reports
Setting/Managing Calendar for Executives
Making Travel Arrangements
Organizing files and spreadsheets
Preparing logs to track all correspondence
Other office jobs as necessary
Requirements
Proficient Microsoft office, (excel, word)
PowerPoint
Organizational skills
Creative writing abilities
Dependable
Monday through Friday
8:30 am 4:00 pm
Efficiently sort, handle, and load Mail into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and/or straight trucks. This position routinely uses pallet jacks and forklifts in the loading and unloading of Mail including shipments of Hazardous Materials Mail.
Job Duties:
Load and unload trucks
Move and stack materials
General housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and duties as assigned
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: All Shifts Available - 3rd (Overnight-Graveyard) Shift Differential
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, obtain a SIDA badge, USPS certification, and 10-year background check
Ability to obtain AOA badge and Ramp License
Preferred Qualifications:
Warehouse/Mail handling experience
Forklift certification
Handling of Hazmat training
Experience:
Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Hazmat: 1 year (Preferred)
Dockworker, LTL Freight, Shipping/Receiving, or Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
Forklift (Preferred)
Additional Notes
U.S. Aviation Services is a drug-free environment and has a strict zero tolerance policy for harassment. All employees are required to maintain proper grooming standards and conduct themselves in a professional manner when interacting with external and internal customers. Use of social media with regards to our operations and policies are strictly prohibited.
Efficiently sort, handle, and load Mail into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and/or straight trucks. This position routinely uses pallet jacks and forklifts in the loading and unloading of freight including shipments of Hazardous Materials Mail.
$32k-39k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Principal Quality Analyst
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Strategic Tactical Electronic Warfare Systems (STEWS) program is seeking a talented and highly experienced Principal Quality Analyst to join our team in Rolling Meadows, IL to support the Integrated Missions Solutions Operating Unit.
As a Mission Assurance professional on the STEWS team you model personal growth and are a champion for continuous development both personally and for your peers. You are someone that always chooses to act with integrity, and you believe that high ethical and moral standards characterize who you are by the things you choose to do. You are someone that chooses to enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while also satisfying the needs of both your internal and external customers. You have a track record that proves you know how to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that will attract, retain, and encourage diverse and engaged talent. You choose to build trusted and valued partner relationships and you're effective at verbal and written communications. You choose to deliver perfection, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You consistently work to ensure that your team and the teams you support are prepared with the information and tools needed for optimal performance. If this description fits who you are and you wish to join a fast-paced team that builds and executes strategies that result in sustainable value creation, then we need you on our team!
The selected candidate will perform the following:
Perform inspection activities including but not limited to Receiving Inspections, In-Process Inspections, and Final Inspections using calibrated tooling, drawings, specifications and engineering data to determine acceptability of products to contract and Northrop Grumman requirements.
Conduct process reviews to provide process validation, improve productivity and performance.
Perform AS9100 audits to ensure compliance with standard requirements.
Prepare, maintain and review quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements.
Review proposals and contracts for Quality and Supplier Quality related requirements.
Review, input and assign Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements in SAP Baseline Quality Requirements Planning System.
Evaluate the need for, issue, and review of Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) in SAP to external suppliers for delivered deficiencies.
Interact with internal and external customers on issues requiring coordination between organizations in a professional manner.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written), and organizational skills. Must work well in a team setting.
Become the Point of Contact (POC) for all program product sell-off to the local government DCMA representatives.
Coordinate with the NGC Global Supply Chain (GSC), and the Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance functions to enhance cross harmonization of activities and initiatives.
Attention to detail and works with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Additional relevant duties as required by the program.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of manufacturing, production control, and/or quality; OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of manufacturing, or production control, and/or quality OR 9 years of relevant manufacturing, production control, and/or quality experience in lieu of degree.
Experienced with various measuring equipment/tools.
Knowledge of general contracting principles in a Department of Defense and commercial environment.
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001, audits and requirements.
Experience with SAP transactions.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to acquire and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified AS9100 Lead auditor
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Advanced experience using SAP/S4 ERP system.
Advanced experience with inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers and height gauges.
Experience with Supplier Corrective Action Request/Corrective Action Requests and Root Cause Analysis
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$89.9k-134.9k yearly Auto-Apply 7d ago
Workday Contingent Worker
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
This position is only available for pre-identified partners, suppliers, and contractors who support Northrop Grumman. Do not submit information for more than one position unless specifically directed by a representative of Northrop Grumman.
$38k-48k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Workplace & Employee Experience Learning & Development Leader
GE Aerospace 4.8
Chicago, IL job
The Workplace & Employee Experience Learning & Development Leader will own the design and execution of GE Aerospace's global Workplace & Employee Experience learning strategy. This role will champion, influence, integrate, and continuously improve learning solutions that foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging, while enhancing employee engagement and leadership effectiveness across the organization.
This leader will bring deep expertise in adult learning practices, and organizational development to deliver best-in-class, scalable learning solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic, forward-thinking problem solver and strong relationship builder who can innovate while managing risk and exercising sound judgment, ensuring impactful learning that supports GE Aerospace's culture and business priorities. This role will report to the Chief Learning Officer, with a dotted line to the Vice President of Workplace and Employee Experience.
**Job Description**
**Essential Responsibilities** **:**
+ Partner closely with the Chief Learning Officer, Vice President of Workplace & Employee Experience, and key stakeholders to design, develop, and execute a global Workplace & Employee Experience learning strategy and portfolio for GE Aerospace.
+ Collaborate with Employee Resource Groups, Operations, HR, and L&D partners to build and deliver integrated learning solutions that meet employees where they are and advance them along their Workplace & Employee Experience learning journey.
+ Ensure the Workplace & Employee Experience learning strategy and solutions are aligned with and integrated into overall GE Aerospace, HR, and business strategies and culture initiatives, grounded in internal and external research and data.
+ Program manage a portfolio of Workplace & Employee Experience learning offerings and resources, including planning, vendor/solution curation, learning design, delivery, and evaluation of impact. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across this portfolio.
+ Identify, evaluate, and recommend external training partners, and manage their performance and integration into the existing learning roadmap and systems.
+ Develop and maintain relationships with key external partners, maximizing opportunities to collaborate and leverage leading practices.
+ Partner with GE Aerospace legal team to navigate Workplace & Employee Experience-related legislation that affects current and future learning solutions.
+ Drive improvement in GE Aerospace's Culture & Engagement Survey results by building a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging through targeted learning and development experiences.
+ Evaluate, monitor, measure, and report on Workplace & Employee Experience learning and development activities to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in related area (or a high school graduate/GED or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant work experience)
+ 6+ years prior professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in learning / talent development
+ Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication (oral and written) skills in English.
+ Ability to travel 20-40% as required.
+ Ability to work during CST or EST business hours.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Demonstrated experience in promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce.
+ Experience working in a CoE and matrixed organization, managing key stakeholders, and leading a significant component of the learning agenda.
+ Sound understanding of instructional design principles.
+ Strong (oral and written) communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to influence others by presenting sound, logical arguments tailored to the audience.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess situations and make judgments based on practice or previous experience.
+ Player-coach approach with the ability to be both strategic and execution-oriented.
+ Approachable and responsive, able to connect with employees at all levels with a genuine desire to assist others.
+ Ability to work in changing environments, see through complexity, and lead in a matrixed, goal-driven organization.
+ Capable of handling multiple issues and/or projects simultaneously and executing to completion.
+ Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding, high performance work environment and team-oriented culture.
+ Excellent collaboration, influencing, project management, organizational, and change leadership skills.
+ Passion for innovative learning solutions and process improvement; a Lean champion and continuous learner.
+ Master's degree in L&D, OD, HR, Leadership Development, Education, or a related field.
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ The base pay range for this position is $136,000 - 185,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on January 16th, 2026.
+ GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$136k-185k yearly 4d ago
Workplace & Employee Experience Learning & Development Leader
GE Aerospace 4.8
Barrington, IL job
The Workplace & Employee Experience Learning & Development Leader will own the design and execution of GE Aerospace's global Workplace & Employee Experience learning strategy. This role will champion, influence, integrate, and continuously improve learning solutions that foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging, while enhancing employee engagement and leadership effectiveness across the organization.
This leader will bring deep expertise in adult learning practices, and organizational development to deliver best-in-class, scalable learning solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic, forward-thinking problem solver and strong relationship builder who can innovate while managing risk and exercising sound judgment, ensuring impactful learning that supports GE Aerospace's culture and business priorities. This role will report to the Chief Learning Officer, with a dotted line to the Vice President of Workplace and Employee Experience.
**Job Description**
**Essential Responsibilities** **:**
+ Partner closely with the Chief Learning Officer, Vice President of Workplace & Employee Experience, and key stakeholders to design, develop, and execute a global Workplace & Employee Experience learning strategy and portfolio for GE Aerospace.
+ Collaborate with Employee Resource Groups, Operations, HR, and L&D partners to build and deliver integrated learning solutions that meet employees where they are and advance them along their Workplace & Employee Experience learning journey.
+ Ensure the Workplace & Employee Experience learning strategy and solutions are aligned with and integrated into overall GE Aerospace, HR, and business strategies and culture initiatives, grounded in internal and external research and data.
+ Program manage a portfolio of Workplace & Employee Experience learning offerings and resources, including planning, vendor/solution curation, learning design, delivery, and evaluation of impact. Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across this portfolio.
+ Identify, evaluate, and recommend external training partners, and manage their performance and integration into the existing learning roadmap and systems.
+ Develop and maintain relationships with key external partners, maximizing opportunities to collaborate and leverage leading practices.
+ Partner with GE Aerospace legal team to navigate Workplace & Employee Experience-related legislation that affects current and future learning solutions.
+ Drive improvement in GE Aerospace's Culture & Engagement Survey results by building a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging through targeted learning and development experiences.
+ Evaluate, monitor, measure, and report on Workplace & Employee Experience learning and development activities to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in related area (or a high school graduate/GED or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant work experience)
+ 6+ years prior professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in learning / talent development
+ Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication (oral and written) skills in English.
+ Ability to travel 20-40% as required.
+ Ability to work during CST or EST business hours.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Demonstrated experience in promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce.
+ Experience working in a CoE and matrixed organization, managing key stakeholders, and leading a significant component of the learning agenda.
+ Sound understanding of instructional design principles.
+ Strong (oral and written) communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to influence others by presenting sound, logical arguments tailored to the audience.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to assess situations and make judgments based on practice or previous experience.
+ Player-coach approach with the ability to be both strategic and execution-oriented.
+ Approachable and responsive, able to connect with employees at all levels with a genuine desire to assist others.
+ Ability to work in changing environments, see through complexity, and lead in a matrixed, goal-driven organization.
+ Capable of handling multiple issues and/or projects simultaneously and executing to completion.
+ Demonstrated ability to work in a demanding, high performance work environment and team-oriented culture.
+ Excellent collaboration, influencing, project management, organizational, and change leadership skills.
+ Passion for innovative learning solutions and process improvement; a Lean champion and continuous learner.
+ Master's degree in L&D, OD, HR, Leadership Development, Education, or a related field.
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ The base pay range for this position is $136,000 - 185,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on January 16th, 2026.
+ GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$136k-185k yearly 4d ago
Principal Engineer Process
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer, Process RF Systems, based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
This position would include providing process support for the manufacture of the Shop Replaceable Units. This position will also support aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.
Building a strong professional relationship with other Manufacturing disciplines (Process Engineering, Project Management, Shop Operations, Mission Assurance), strong decision-making skills, and a high-level ethical standard is essential.
What you'll get to do
:
Support to Production
: Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production technician, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to meet manufacturing contractual commitments. Investigate, design, and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures.
Process Development/Maintenance
: Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Engineering Process Specifications, Work Instructions, Routers, Tooling/Fixturing, and Equipment.
Continuous improvement
: Review of quality metrics to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
Producibility reviews
: Collaborate with design engineering to achieve producibility in new and updated product designs.
Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.
Work with Microsoft Office Suites.
We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:
Takes high levels of Self-accountability and Ownership
Acts with Speed
Responds to Challenges with Resilience
Leads with Courage
Sets vision for the assigned products
Build a High-Performing Team
Basic Qualifications: Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer (RF Systems)
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; 3 Years with a Master's; 1 Year with a PhD
Experience interpreting drawings and specifications with limited assistance.
Experience in either creating process work instructions, working in a manufacturing environment, or working in a design environment with limited assistance
The ability to obtain and DOD security clearance
United States citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications: Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer (RF Systems)
Active DoD Security clearance.
Experience in presenting various levels of management on projects and issues.
Project management experience on medium-to-large-scale projects.
Experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
Prior experience with Integrated Micro Assembly (IMA) manufacturing and/or Circuit Card Assemblies.
Experience with the manufacturing of Traveling Wave Tube Assemblies (TWT).
Proven excellence with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.
Experience in developing/improving manufacturing processes for Radio Frequency (RF) Electronic products and/or equivalent.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$95.8k-143.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Delivery Improvement Leader
GE Aerospace 4.8
Chicago, IL job
Senior Combustors and Structural Components Delivery Improvement Leader (DIL) will achieve the best delivery execution outcomes while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. This leader will work with the Delivery Sub Commodity Team to ensure robust processes are developed, followed, and improved to deliver significant changes that will lead to delivery improvement, constraint management, and recovery planning to drive supplier performance and execution. This role will require 25% of time dedicated to on-the-job training and developing capability of the SFL team within their sub commodity. Role will also require 25% travel to suppliers.
**Job Description**
+ Individual contributor with proven ability to utilizeinterpersonal skills and influence at all levels of the business, including supplier senior management. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
+ Active role in supporting the definition of delivery processes, partnered with the supplier teams and communicate expectation on application of processes and rules into working level teams.
+ Leverage enterprise and horizontal resources to the Gemba for problem solving and systemic action planning.
+ Provide training and mentorship to new team members on delivery processes and standard work, ensuring achievement of business training goals. This includes action plans where there are gaps on reporting within agreed IT system (AMT), commit participation and hardware to go parts.
+ Responsible for Military and Commercial Spares forecast and delinquency burn down plans
+ Partner with Supplier Fulfillment Leaders and Delivery Leaders to take lead on internal dialogues on shortages that impact the business; may require participation in weekly business reviews.
+ Provide input and ensure adherence to standard work and training material defined while accurately representing their business units' needs to the process team.
+ Through deployment of standard work and established processes, achieve comprehensive supplier health and manage action plans to meet supplier site goals regarding quality and delivery metrics.
+ Act as the focal person within business unit for questions and problems within respective area of expertise and flow any concerns/help needed to process team.
+ Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their discipline and understanding risk of change.
+ May require strong commercial and delivery awareness and is expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
+ Regularly advises management in the function and/or in the business. Has a supportive role in decision making about important subjects.
+ Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function.
+ Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years supplier management experience + minimum of 5 years sourcing experience)
Desired Characteristics:
+ Strong oral and written communication skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
+ Ability to document, plan, market, and execute changes of significant magnitude.
+ Established project management skills.
+ Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
+ Train, develop, and coach employees to a common vision
+ Ability to develop and document standard operating processes
+ Experience with lean initiatives
+ Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
The base pay range for this position is $116,000-$154,000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 01/03/26.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$116k-154k yearly 17d ago
Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Supply Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL. This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow's defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!
Job Details:
Collaborates on subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
· Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
· Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users.
· Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
· In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
· Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
· Manages the performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
· Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
· Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
· Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
· Forecasts, reviews, and approves supplier payments as needed.
· Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
· Execute teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, which may include several parties.
· Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
· Read, interpret, and implement written procedures to maintain compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; will consider 4 additional years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
4+ years of direct supply chain experience
The ability to obtain and maintain Active Secret Clearance.
US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Experience negotiating with contracts
Experience conducting written and oral presentations
Experience in FAR / DFARS or Business Law
Active Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$112.2k-168.2k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Linux Systems Administrator 1/2
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
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.
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 are making history.
Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a **Linux Systems Administrator.** This role can be performed by a level 1 or level 2 (entry level or early career). This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA or Rolling Meadows, IL, and will be 100% onsite.
Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
+ Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Linux workstations and servers.
+ Installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management of systems.
+ Developing and documenting technical processes and procedures as needed.
+ Collaborating with other teams: users, network engineers, cybersecurity and IT management.
+ Participate in special projects and team initiatives
+ Reviewing trouble ticket queues to identify issues that need to be addressed.
+ Working through the ticket queue without intervening management direction (self-motivated).
+ Establishing and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
+ Exhibiting good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
+ Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.
+ Lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
+ Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.
**Basic Qualifications for a Level 1** :
+ Must have a relevant Bachelors Degree with 0 years of experience OR an Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant experience OR a High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
+ Academic Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar.
+ Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (CGRC, GSLC, or Security+ CE) within 6 months.
+ Candidates must have an active DOD Secret level security clearance
**Basic Qualifications for a Level 2** :
+ Must have a relevant Masters Degree with 0 years of experience OR relevant Bachelors Degree with 2 years of experience OR an Associates Degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR a High School Diploma with 6 years of relevant experience.
+ 1 year of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar.
+ Must be able to obtain a DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (CGRC, GSLC, or Security+ CE) within 6 months.
+ Candidates must have an active DOD Secret level security clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Have a current DoD 8570 IAM Level 1
+ Linux Certification (ex. RedHat, CompTIA, LPIC, etc.)
+ Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
+ Knowledge of running and remediating Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) findings on RHEL systems
+ Knowledge of Logical Volume Management (LVM) in creating/administrating local storage volumes
+ Supporting RHEL Satellite Server (ex. import/export patches, sync repos)
+ Rudimentary Scripting experience with Bash and/or Ansible
+ Knowledge of Windows Active Directory and VMWare ESXi
+ Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools (Trellix/SolarWinds/Splunk)
Primary Level Salary Range: $66,200.00 - $104,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $125,200.00
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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$79.6k-125.2k yearly 25d ago
US Senior Pay & Time Manager
GE Aerospace 4.8
Arlington Heights, IL job
GE Aerospace's US Pay & Time Center of Excellence (COE) is a team of dedicated specialists focused on delivering accurate and timely payroll and time & attendance services for exempt and non-exempt employee populations. The team ensures seamless integration and alignment of payroll and time & attendance processes with broader organizational goals, establishing standard work and governance to leverage best practices and support the successful preparation, processing, and documentation of payroll.
The US Senior Pay & Time Manager role is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing a team of payroll and time & attendance specialists supporting exempt and non-exempt US employee populations across multiple sites and business units. This role drives sets direction and drives strategic initiatives to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, enabling employees to focus on delivering excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). As a key partner to site leaders and senior stakeholders, the US Senior Pay & Time Manager fosters strong connections across the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities while using Flight Deck to implement process improvements, standardization, simplification, and operational efficiency. This role leverages best practices from across GE Aerospace and external benchmarks, guiding leaders and the team in creating innovative solutions to enhance payroll systems and practices. This role requires a forward-thinking approach to payroll operations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver exceptional service and continuous improvement.
This role partners closely with HR Managers, Business Leaders, Digital Technology, and other People Operations teams, acting as a liaison across these functions to drive process improvements, enhance system functionality, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will influence strategy and priorities across sites and programs, ensuring consistent execution and measurable impact on SQDC.
As a US Senior Pay & Time Manager, you will be responsible for leading the compliance, productivity and efficiency of the essential service and process delivery of payroll and time & attendance functions. You will provide strategic direction and insight on continuous improvement solutions to evolve and enhance payroll and time & attendance processes and systems, and you will build leadership capability to sustain results. Additionally you will be responsible for serving as a peer mentor to other team leaders in the NAM organization.
**Job Description**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations.
+ Leading a high-performing team, developing the team's technical proficiency, making training and development opportunities available and achievable.
+ Partner with others such as site leaders, vendors, HR Partners, Total Rewards, and People Ops teams on compliant and sustainable design, implementation, and governance of pay practices, resolving complex escalations and risk.
+ Manage the partnership with Digital Technology and time and attendance application support to provide feedback and direction on the time and attendance system road map & strategy, and partner on implementation and maintenance.
+ Drive process improvements and implement strategic initiatives.
+ Resolving complex escalations and risk, explaining complex payroll concepts to a range of employee personas from executives to HR to production employees in a clear and approachable manner.
+ Implement standard work for pay & time processes & procedures.
+ Building strong cross-functional relationships and executive stakeholder management; aligning objectives and resources across functions; surfacing risks with mitigation plans.
+ Analyzing payroll data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, leading root cause analysis; translating insights into action plans with measurable outcomes.
+ Managing over/underpayment processes and partnership with HR and Union Relations / Employee Relations teams to ensure appropriate action.
+ Provide insight on team strategy and continuous improvement solutions.
+ Identifying opportunities and pain points, offering solution design options to improve payroll and time & attendance processes.
+ Providing payroll and time & attendance expertise and leadership during M&A activities.
+ Translating strategies into action plans and align team priorities to the business.
+ Obtaining certification in either Workday, Time System or Payroll within one year in role to ensure appropriate level of technical leadership for role.
+ Serve as a peer mentor to other team leaders in NAM organization.
**Qualifications/ Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field from an accredited university with minimum of 5 years of experience in HR Function and/or Payroll/Time & Attendance area, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in HR Function and/or Payroll/Time & Attendance area.
+ Expertise in Workday Payroll, time & attendance systems and integration with payroll processes.
+ Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, tax compliance and reporting.
+ Willing to travel as needed up to 15%.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Workday, or time system certification.
+ Strong problem-solving skills to address complex payroll challenges.
+ Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to engage employees, leaders, and external partners.
+ Willingness to deep dive into current time and attendance site practices and develop strategy and execute resulting in standardization of work across sites.
+ Serve as a role model continuous improvement behaviors needed to encourage and embed change.
+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
+ Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills; solutions-oriented approach
+ Experience in managing internal & external audits.
+ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple urgent deliverables; experience in a matrixed leadership environment.
+ Experience with managing people virtually or a geographical dispersed team.
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ The base pay range for this position is $117,000 - 160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 7th, 2025.
+ GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$117k-160k yearly 32d ago
Hardware Engineering Manager 3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows Hardware Engineering Organization (HWE) is seeking a qualified candidate to lead a functionally diverse engineering organization, supporting the infra-red technology products in Rolling Meadows, IL.
The Hardware Engineering Manager 3 of the IR Business Area is a highly technical dual role, with 80% technical and 20% managerial. This role will focus on three separate areas of responsibility: team leadership and management, team technical performance, and planning for the future. This position will report to the Director of Hardware Engineering as part of the senior staff.
The work performed by the HWE IR organization supports the IR business areas represented across the NT&S division at the Rolling Meadows campus. Technical areas of expertise of this organization include: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering (digital, RF, analog, power) and optical engineering. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver. He/she has a history of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. He / she will have the ability to operate independently based on strategic objectives, work in a team environment, and collaborate across the organization and Division as required to accomplish the team goals. The candidate will work closely with the other Hardware Engineering managers, business area directors and program managers. Key aspects of each major area of responsibility are as follows:
Team Leadership and Management:
The Manager of HWE IR will lead a management and technical staff of approximately 70 engineers and administrative staff, supporting a variety of programs in different life cycle stages, and will ensure that the team has the resources they require to be successful. The most significant tasks included within the scope of this responsibility are:
• Management of team assignments across programs and NCTA
• Maintenance of and reaction to future staffing projections
• Staff management & administration
• Department budget management in support of utilization targets
• Mentoring & career development, including training
• Continuous process improvement
Team Technical Performance:
The Manager of HWE IR will support a variety of programs in different life cycle stages. The most significant areas of accountability are:
• Program performance monitoring & support with emphasis on execution within scope, budget and schedule constraints
• Ensuring and monitoring of quality work products
• Engineering process maintenance and enforcement
• Program task management & team leadership
• Optimizing and expediting the smooth transfer of design data between functional organizations.
Planning for the Future:
The Manager of HWE IR will be instrumental in setting the path for the organization and supporting the strategic direction of all supported business areas. The most significant tasks included within the scope of this area are:
• Support to new business capture
• Responsible for the creation, review and approval of project bids for the organization
• Technology vision/roadmap definition & maintenance
• Development of NCTA project definition
• Thought leadership toward business model innovations
This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in relevant engineering or sciences field or MS Degree and 10 years of experience in relevant engineering or sciences field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a management role either in a functional engineering organization or on a project with demonstrated success
• Previous experience in a technical lead role(s) for product development
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in the Defense industry or equivalent commercial experience with Program Management/Project Management duties, including operating under cost and schedule constraints.
• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skillsets
• Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
• Proficiency in computer use & typical office applications, and working knowledge of TcE, ISE, MPLM and SAP
• Working familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 and CMMI
• U.S. citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in a relevant technical area
• Working familiarity with printed wiring board or CCA design
• Working knowledge of drawing and document release requirements
• Cost Account Management (CAM) certification
• Proven record of collaboration across organizations and geographical locations
• Thorough understanding of the development of Hardware throughout the design life cycles.
Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$90k-115k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
Senior Government Accounting Manager
GE Aerospace 4.8
Barrington, IL job
The Senior Government Accounting Manager is responsible for compliantly developing Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) and the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) for the GE Aerospace Defense & Systems organization. This role will partner with functional organization leadership to enable the business to have compliant operating practices, policies, and indirect rates that enable maximum compliant recovery of cost on US Government contracts. The desired candidate must excel in the analysis of financial data and will be responsible for the full rate lifecycle including rate generation, government financial reporting, audit support, forecasting, variance analysis, and the submission of final indirect rates.
In partnership with the business stakeholders, the US Government Accounting Controllership (GAC) Rates team, and GAC North America Technical team, this role will lead the continuous improvement of the FPRP and ICS process using lean concepts.
A successful candidate will influence and collaborate effectively across diverse functional groups at all organizational levels to achieve common objectives, as well as develop and sustain lean compliant processes and procedures. They will also have independent interaction with key US government regulators and customers, including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
+ Utilize analytics and technology to drive efficiencies in various rates team processes
+ Manage Rate Monitoring, Headcount reporting and other key performance indicators
+ Provide actionable analysis, insights, and recommendations for compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations to business management and program leadership enabling sound business decision making.
+ Analyze financial information to ensure costs are aligned to appropriate cost pools for submission of Forward Pricing Proposals (FPRP) and annual Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) to various government agencies, as well as internal partners.
+ Monitor requirements for FPRP and ICS adequacy and make process and content changes in the preparation of FPRP and ICS submissions that meet all current requirements.
+ Manage process and documentation that support the development and audit of the rates.
+ Establish effective, close working relationships and lines of communication with cost and functional owners to ensure timely and accurate support for FPRP and ICS submissions.
+ Support internal, DCMA, and DCAA audits cultivating a strong relationship with the auditors.
+ Exhibit the ability to work in a fast changing, fast growing environment on high visibility projects and programs.
**Forward Pricing Support**
+ Prepare five-year, forward-looking cost forecast narratives.
+ Complete schedules for submission to the DCMA or other cognizant US Government agency to support initial and updated FPRP.
+ Perform rate variance analysis variance analysis of forecast compared to actual cost as well as year-over-year variances.
+ Provide subject matter expertise and analysis in support of rate negotiations with US Government representatives and business leadership.
**Incurred Cost Submission Support**
+ Perform moderate to complex data reconciliations between ICS schedules and source systems to ensure an accurate ICS.
+ Interface with contacts throughout the business to proactively identify and execute memo adjustments to costs incurred as necessary, resulting in accurate ICS rates.
+ Drive effective business planning and communication by presenting a summary of ICS rates and anticipated impacts to Cost Type contract revenue to GE Aerospace leadership.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
+ 4+ years operating cost analytics experience
+ 3+ years cost accounting experience
+ Significant experience in Finance, Government Accounting, and applicable regulations and guidance (CAS, FAR, DFARS, DCAA Contract Audit Manual)
**Desired Characteristics**
+ MBA
+ Accounting certification (CPA, CMA, or similar)
+ Prior government audit experience
+ Strong oral and written communication skills
+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
+ Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
+ Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
+ Established project management skills
+ Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
+ Proven excellent analytical abilities
+ Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certification
+ Exceptional MS Excel skills
+ Experience with GE Ledger, Spotfire, Tableau, Oracle, Financial Data Lake and data mining tools
The base pay range for this position is $128,800.00 - 171,700.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on 1/22/26.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$128.8k-171.7k yearly 4d ago
AI Catalyst Corporate DT
GE Aerospace 4.8
Barrington, IL job
Corporate DT AI Catalyst will partner closely with the business to define and drive its most critical AI use cases. This executive will develop strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to best understand each departments' needs and develop the ideal AI roadmap for Corporate Functions Leaders including Trailing Operations.
The AI Catalyst will serve as an AI thought leader and change agent across the business, helping ensure leaders and teams understand the added value the AI initiatives, tools, and best practices will ultimately bring to each function and product.
Additionally, the AI Catalyst will lead seamless implementation & change management of all AI-powered solutions across Corporate DT, ensuring strong adoption impact and promoting a culture of continuous improvement & innovation firmwide.
**Job Description**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Defines and prioritizes AI use cases based on business needs. Collaborates with various departments to understand their challenges and opportunities and develop a roadmap for AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
+ Helps business leaders and teams understand how to use AI. Provides training and resources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts, tools, and best practices, enabling informed decision-making and effective implementation.
+ Facilitates adoption of AI-enabled solutions within the company. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption, address any resistance or concerns, and promote a culture of innovation.
+ Monitors the performance and impact of AI initiatives, adjusting as needed to optimize outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
+ Key Leader in Data Organization & Protection: Oversee data architecture, engineering, platforms, and governance, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem.
+ Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, digital, product, and business leaders to embed AI and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
+ Regulatory & Ethical AI Governance: Ensure AI solutions meet industry, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in aerospace and defense applications.
**Required Qualifications / Experiences**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), or equivalent experience.
+ Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years of experience leading global teams.
+ Proven expertise in designing and deploying enterprise-level data management / AI solutions.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
+ **Note** : Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
**Eligibility Requirement:**
+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
The base pay range for this position is $176,000- $293,300. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 31, 2025.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
**Qualifications:**
+ Data Management, Interpretation and Processing: Adept at organizing, analyzing, and transforming data to extract meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.
+ Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure for deploying and scaling AI solutions.
+ Business Acumen: Understands business operations, market dynamics, and financial principles to make strategic decisions. Operational Excellence: Executes business processes efficiently and effectively to achieve optimal business performance.
+ Experienced in Programming Tech & Tools: Expertise in languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
+ Strong Program Management & Organizational Skills: Spearhead all dimensions and layers within the organization to deliver on time, on budget solutions and deliverables.
+ Team player who prioritizes customer solutions and business objectives and unyieldingly leverages lean practices (FLIGHT DECK, GE's proprietary lean operating model)
+ Multi-faceted data science expert-capable of operating at a strategic level while also being hands-on ("Go to Genba") to collaboratively solve problems.
+ Embodies GE Aerospace's 'One Culture' characteristics:
+ Passionate Innovator - Drives AI and data-driven innovation to create new business opportunities.
+ Developer of World-Class Talent - Builds and nurtures high-performing AI and data teams.
+ Accountable Owner - Takes full ownership of initiatives with a focus on execution and results.
**Key Competencies:**
+ Strategic Business Acumen
+ Change Leadership & AI Advocacy
+ Innovative Problem-Solving
+ Cross-Functional Influence and Collaboration
+ Operational Excellence - leading programs and initiatives to deliver measurable results
+ AI/ML/Data Science Proficiency
+ Data Management, Interpretation and Processing
+ Cybersecurity and Risk Management
+ Cloud Computing platforms, managing AI solutions efficiency & effectively
+ Programming Language Proficiency
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$82k-110k yearly est. 38d ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
The Navigation, Targeting, and Survivability Division (NTSD), located in the Northwest Chicago suburbs, develops operational Electronic Warfare (EW) and targeting systems that provide situational awareness, self-protection, and offensive electronic attack capability to platforms across the spectrum from visible light IR to millimeter wave RF. By joining us, you'll work on projects that help safeguard our nation related to land forces, rotary wing survivability systems, international and U.S. military electronic warfare systems, communications systems, missile warning systems and sensors, infrared counter-measure systems (IRCM), automatic test equipment, modeling and simulation, and situational awareness programs. The Hardware Engineering organization plays a key role in developing these solutions.
The Principal/Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer role involves full life-cycle product development from system concept and requirements through design, implementation, test verification, production, and field support while working in integrated product teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management. Digital subsystem and circuit card designs utilize the latest FPGA technologies from all major vendors and device families including Xilinx, Altera, and Actel, and support high speed interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing and processor interfaces.
This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location
This position may be filled at either a Principal or Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Digital Design Engineer:
- Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum 5 years of digital electronics design experience or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline and 3 years of digital electronics design experience.
- Digital circuit design experience, including simulation & schematic capture through test and integration
- Prior hands-on prototyping and debug experience testing complex digital subsystems, such as complex circuit card development involving FPGAs, and/or embedded processors, and/or high-speed interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects with 2 or less team members.
- Demonstrated ability to translate system performance and operational specifications into hardware requirements, design, and test specifications.
- Familiarity with documentation revision control and review systems similar to DOORS, ClearCase, and ClearQuest.
- US Citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Digital Design Engineer:
- Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum 8 years of digital electronics design experience or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline and 6 years of digital electronics design experience.
- Extensive digital circuit design experience, including simulation & schematic capture through test and integration.
- Extensive hands-on prototyping and debug experience testing complex digital subsystems, such as complex circuit card development involving FPGAs, and/or embedded processors, and/or high-speed interfaces
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects with 2 or more team members.
- Demonstrated ability to translate system performance and operational specifications into hardware requirements, design, and test specifications.
- Familiarity with documentation, revision control and review systems similar to DOORS, ClearCase, and ClearQuest.
- US Citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a minimum 10 years of digital electronics design experience.
- Working knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems.
- Experience in Aerospace and/or Defense industries.
- Recent circuit card design experience utilizing circuit-related tools including Cadence Concept, Allegro, and/or Mentor DxDesigner, Expedition.
- Working experience with ClearCase/ClearQuest and DOORS Current Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance.
- Proven skills to include: team leadership, mentoring others, communicating with all levels of an organization internally and externally, being adaptable, creative, collaborative and also comfortable working independently and enjoying solving difficult problems.
Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$131.1k-196.7k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Staff Systems Security Engineer
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SAPTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.
We are seeking capable, talented, and motivated team-contributors at our Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows site. Our products range from advanced sensing technologies to state-of-the-art targeting and tracking systems that are deployed in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems. These systems are designed, developed, built, integrated, and tested by the capable folks at our company to protect the lives of US and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. If you are interested in consideration to be included as a part of this team, we would invite you to apply.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector (NGMS) is seeking a Staff Systems Security Engineer to join our Systems Security Engineering team. The Security Engineering team is cross-disciplinary across the security domain; encompassing embedded Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software Security and Anti-Tamper Engineering.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Design/develop system architectures and generate system designs to be implemented in a cost-effective manner.
Implement and ensure compliance with government policies (e.g., JSIG, DAAPM, NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DODI 5200.39, etc.) by reviewing process tailoring needs and approving documented procedures.
Guide and monitor technical documentation/publication to document trades studies, system designs, analysis, and results related to a systems security posture such as identifying Critical Program Information (CPI) and creation of Anti-Tamper Plans
Develop an understanding of system interfaces and how to protect them.
Assist with the definition of key capabilities and performance requirements.
Adapt production and development products to meet unique customer needs and support the development of system security functions.
Collaborate with security engineering team(s), across a portfolio of programs, through the duration of program execution to solve issues and to prepare for requirements sell off.
Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team in support of major milestone deliveries (e.g.: SRR, SVR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).
Authoring technical documentation such as white papers, proposal technical volumes, and program milestone briefings.
Collaborate with security engineering team(s), across a portfolio of programs, through the duration of program execution to solve issues and to prepare for requirements sell off.
Other duties may include technical leadership, business capture activities, interfacing with industry partners and the USG.
This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.
This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for a Staff Systems Security Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical fields with 12+years of related experience, a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical fields with 10+ years of related experience or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical fields with 7+ years of related experience.
3 years of cumulative experience on DoD based platforms and/or systems regarding the application of Cybersecurity RMF or Anti-Tamper with competencies in security threat analysis, systems architecture, engineering design, requirements derivation, validation, and verification.
Must have demonstrated experience in leading teams to solve technical problems, including decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
Experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications for a Staff Systems Security Engineer:
Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical fields.
Experience with design verification testing, reverse engineering, embedded software development, Cybersecurity, or Anti-Tamper Possess a DoD 8140 certification, e.g. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar. Experience with proposals and creating basis of estimates (BOEs)
Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$63k-80k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Technical Product Manager - Defense & Systems Contracts
GE Aerospace 4.8
Barrington, IL job
As part of the GE Digital Technology organization supporting the Defense & Systems (D&S) business, the Technical Product Manager - Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) role will be responsible for supporting the digital vision and strategy for modernizing contract processes. This role will support the implementation of a unified CLM solution to replace fragmented tools and manual workflows, improving operational efficiency, compliance, and collaboration. The position will support product management in the Contract Management product domain, partnering with D&S leadership and functional teams to execute the vision, roadmap, and strategy for contract management across Federal and commercial/civil spaces.
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**In this role, you will:**
+ Support the strategic roadmap for CLM capabilities that enable growth, compliance, and productivity across Defense & Systems.
+ Partner with Contracts, Government Property, and DT teams to standardize processes, provide consistent reporting, and establish a unified toolset.
+ Support ongoing operations within the current third‑party application (e.g. Salesforce) and the delivery of a third‑party CLM application, including assessment of current state, requirements validation, and vendor collaboration.
+ Execute implementation strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational needs.
+ Serve as product manager post‑implementation, responsible for ongoing operations, support, and enhancements of the CLM solution.
+ Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure world‑class system uptime and delivery of modernized applications that support business growth and sustainability.
+ Provide updates to senior business leaders in the D&S DT team and the Contracts & Government Property organization.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 2 years of professional experience OR associate's degree with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 7 years of professional experience
+ **Note:** Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
**Eligibility Requirement:**
+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
The base pay range for this position is $95,000- $159,00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on January 16, 2026.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
**Desired Characteristics:**
Technical Expertise
+ Strong knowledge of software design and product management principles.
+ Experience working in Agile environments and managing enterprise software implementations.
+ Familiarity with CLM solutions and integration with enterprise systems.
Business Acumen
+ Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting requirements, and estimating efforts.
+ Ability to analyze the impact of technology choices on compliance, cost, and efficiency.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of contracting processes in Federal and commercial/civil markets.
Leadership
+ Anticipates downstream consequences and tailors influencing strategies to support positive outcomes.
+ Communicates decisions and implications clearly, reflecting on successes and failures to improve performance.
+ Participates actively in technical strategy planning and change management.
Personal Attributes
+ Effectively mentors others in critical thinking and product management practices.
+ Builds strong cross‑functional relationships to reduce friction and enable collaboration.
+ Energizes teams toward a common vision, maintaining momentum even in challenging circumstances.
+ Innovates and integrates new processes or technology to add measurable value.
+ Proactively learns new solutions and adapts to evolving business needs.
Note
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
This Job Description is intended to provide a high‑level guide to the role. However, it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$95k-159k yearly 7d ago
Electronic Technician 3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Rolling Meadows, IL job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Electronic Technician 3 based out of Rolling Meadows, IL.
The selected candidate will perform routine technical functions related to supporting the design, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic systems used in mission-critical applications. In this role, you will work hands-on with electronic assemblies, circuit boards, and test equipment to ensure systems meet performance and quality standards. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering reliable, high-quality work.
The selected candidate will work primarily during the 2nd or 3rd shift hours.
What You'll Get to Do
:
Perform functional and performance testing, troubleshooting, and repair of LITENING targeting Pods and subassemblies
Operate specialized test stations and test equipment.
Perform routine operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Execute test procedures, record data, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and military standards.
Maintain test documentation, calibration records, and ensure compliance with safety and ESD protocols.
Support root cause analysis of test failures and assist with data collection and corrective action implementation.
Assist with environmental testing and system-level verification.
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and security standards
*****NOTE:
Must be available to work an off-shift schedule (2nd or 3rd shift). *****
Basic Qualifications for
Electronic Technician 3
:
High School Graduate and 4 years of related experience or:
Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school or military technical school
Experience in military or aerospace manufacturing or depot environments.
U.S. Citizen
Preferred Qualifications for
Electronic Technician 3
:
Familiarity with testing or maintaining similar electro-optical/infrared targeting systems
Familiarity with avionics systems interfaces.
Knowledge of automated test systems and data acquisition software.
Experience with SAP/GOLD.
MANUMS
Primary Level Salary Range: $63,500.00 - $105,900.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$63.5k-105.9k yearly Auto-Apply 56d ago
Casting Technology Manufacturing Engineer
GE Aerospace 4.8
Chicago, IL job
The Senior Casting Technology Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership for SX or equiax investment castings across the value stream. You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive root cause problem solving, improve producibility, increase productivity, and deliver on business objectives. You will own supplier technical relationships, coach on internal processes/specs/methods, qualify new suppliers, and help develop and industrialize alternate casting technologies.
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
+ Provide process and product technical leadership for the Castings commodity, including SX or equiax investment castings.
+ Develop strong working relationships with casting supplier technical teams.
+ Partner with suppliers to identify and implement corrective actions to eliminate the cause and prevent recurrence.
+ Act as a change agent to advance world-class performance and standard work across the supply base.
+ Own supplier technical relationships; mentor suppliers on GE Aerospace processes, specifications, and methods; ensure compliance and capability.
+ Lead cross-functional problem solving, to identify true root cause and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
+ Improve manufacturability through design-for-casting, specification clarity, and process capability improvements.
+ Clearly communicate progress, risks, challenges, and countermeasures to leadership and stakeholders.
+ Review and approve significant/special processes; ensure adherence to standards and qualification requirements.
+ Collaborate with Quality and Design Engineering to ensure new and changed processes meet established metrics; align with other commodities on strategy and objectives
+ Partner with suppliers and internal teams to interpret drawings/specifications, ensuring conformance and clarity.
+ Identify and onboard new suppliers; lead technical qualifications and readiness through Manufacturing and Quality Planning reviews and support supplier Castings Audits.
+ Ability to travel to supplier sites 30%-50%
**Minimum Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials/Metallurgy, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)
+ Minimum of 5 years of materials engineering, castings, mechanical engineering or a related field
**Desired Characteristics and Experience**
+ Additive manufacturing experience.
+ Metal Injection Molding (MIM) experience.
+ Proficiency with Siemens NX or comparable CAD.
+ Sand Castings Experience.
+ Titanium Experience.
+ Significant experience in investment castings (SX or equiax), with demonstrated yield, capability, and cost improvements
+ Hands-on expertise across investment casting special processes (wax, shell, melt/solidification control, heat treat, HIP, NDT) and specification compliance.
+ Strong problem solving and project management skills.
+ New Product Introduction experience.
+ Experience maturing technologies and processes.
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to influence without authority
+ Humble learner: Respectful, receptive to feedback, agile, and continuously improving; seeks out diverse perspectives.
+ Transparent communicator: Shares critical information proactively; speaks with candor; engages constructively to resolve issues.
+ Focused and accountable: Fast learner with strong ownership; meets commitments and drives results against SQDC targets ( _Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost in that order)_ .
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ The salary range for this position is $ 116,000.00 - 155,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.
+ GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
$116k-155k yearly 21d ago
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Non-Destructive Testing
GE Aerospace 4.8
Barrington, IL job
Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) & Testing Processes, will apply their demonstrated knowledge of NDE to lead improvement and sustain quality practices within our Composites supply chain.
SQE Deliverables Include:
- Support supplier process quality strategy for GE Aerospace.
- Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation.
- Lead suppliers through root cause and corrective actions to address any quality findings.
- Select suppliers through qualification processes.
- Own supplier quality system requirements, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards.
- Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed.
- Mentor team members within the Composites supplier quality team.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how work within our own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
+ Role is responsible for supplier processes, from initial qualification, maintenance, and necessary improvement driven by business quality needs.
+ Position includes regular supplier audits, in conjunction with our GE Aerospace process experts and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to GE Aerospace process specifications and agency regulations.
+ Requires specialized knowledge within the field of NDE, including but not limited to: CT Scanning & Ultrasonic evaluation processes. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
+ Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work. Coordinating with the GE Aerospace Inspection Solutions (AIS) experts and operations teams and their approved supplier technical plans, to ensure product meets the approved process requirements and specifications.
+ Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
+ May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on specific topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering) experience + minimum of 3 years (Materials Science, Engineering, or Quality) related roles experience
**Desired Characteristics**
+ demonstrating proficiency of their time within Non-Destructive Evaluation operations, team leadership, and aerospace supply chain familiarity.
+ Demonstrated expertise and experience with Non-Destructive Evaluation and Testing
+ Proficiency in reading and applying engineering drawings and specifications.
+ Demonstrated organizational leadership in quality systems foundations and adherence, via industry requirements and audit experience.
+ Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis
+ Certified or willingness to achieve a Level 2 NAS410 qualification for certification in CT, and UT
+ Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
+ Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience
+ Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
The base pay range for this position is 110-130k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on [include anticipated date expected to close December 1. 2025.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._
**Additional Information**
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (****************************************************************************************** . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.