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Manager Environmental Health and Safety 3

Posted 1 day agoBusiness & Finance

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$159,500–$239,300/year

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) for the Sunnyvale, California site. Coverage will include the Sunnyvale site and field service locations. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector Environmental, Health, Safety & Fire Protection (EHSFP) Team. This position will report to the sector EHSFP Director and will manage a team of environmental, health and safety professionals with a focus on regulatory compliance, injury prevention, fire prevention, and sustainability efforts. 

Responsibilities include developing and implementing injury prevention programs, developing compliance strategies for new and existing health and safety regulations and/or company policies, and supporting programs in a rapidly evolving environment.

Specific functional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage and implement Environmental, Health & Safety compliance, and management systems in accordance with government and company requirements.

  • Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance health & safety programs to ensure compliance, prevent injuries, and build a strong safety culture.

  • Manage hazardous material management and chemical tracking and inventory programs.

  • Manage fire protection and life safety programs to reduce risk of personnel injury and/or property damage. 

  • Evaluate proposed federal, state, and local Environmental, Health & Safety compliance laws and regulations to determine impact to compliance programs and business operations.

  • Promote professional development of EHS team and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.

  • Provide clear assignments, help employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, create an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and build a culture that motivates employees to their highest level of performance.

  • Partner with management of internal functional organizations to continuously improve the EH&S culture, awareness, and accountability.

  • Interface with regulatory representatives, sector EHSFP staff, senior management, site EHS committees, and union leadership.

  • Demonstrate personal integrity and high ethical standards in customer contacts as well as all internal relationships.

The selected candidate will be able to:

  • Organize and multi-task various Industrial Hygiene and Safety programs effectively.

  • Engage effectively with subordinates and delegate responsibilities with productive outcome.

  • Independently prioritize, plan and execute in rapidly changing, fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality results.

  • Strong management, coaching, and communication skills.

  • Provide technical solutions to complex problems based on sound safety principles.

  • Recognize opportunities for process improvements and to develop and implement more efficient and enhanced programs.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of EHS experience or a Master’s degree and 6 years of EHS experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of Leadership/Management experience

  • Experience leading and executing process improvement initiatives

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with union represented employees and leadership.

  • Previous DoD, Military or Aerospace facilities experience.

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Posted
Jan 18, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 19, 2026, 07:25 PM
Compensation
$159,500 - $239,300 per year

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