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Who We Are

Feit Electric has been at the forefront of global lighting innovation for 45+ years. We combine best-in-class design, manufacturing expertise, and cutting-edge technology to deliver smarter, safer, and more energy-efficient home products.

What You’ll Do

Own Category Strategy & Revenue

• Define and champion the vision, goals, and roadmap for your category.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, set pricing strategies, and forecast revenue and margin.
• Monitor category performance against KPIs, making data-driven adjustments to hit targets.

Manage Full Product Lifecycle

• New Product Creation: Identify new products that end users love, are strategic for our retail partners, and work for our business.
• Launch Leadership: Coordinate cross-functional launch readiness, ensuring specs, timelines, and support materials are on track.
• End-of-Life & Transition: Develop EOL plans, communicate sunset schedules, and execute SKU rationalization to minimize revenue gaps.
• Portfolio Health: Continuously assess SKU performance; recommend extensions or retirements based on sales, margin, and customer feedback .

Drive Retail & Sales Success

• Craft and present compelling category pitches to retail buyers, articulating ROI, differentiation, and go-to-market plans.
• Partner with Sales leadership to track pipeline, identify bottlenecks, and implement tactics to accelerate deal closings.
• Develop sales enablement tools—training decks, FAQs, and sell-sheets—to equip field teams.

Lead Cross-Functional Teams

• Oversee and mentor Product Development Managers, empowering them to execute prototyping, cost negotiations, and factory partnerships.
• Facilitate syncs across Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Champion best practices in product/project management, documentation, and risk mitigation.

Leverage Market & Competitive Insights

• Conduct regular market scans, customer research, and competitive analyses to identify emerging trends and threats.
• Translate insights into strategic recommendations, ensuring your category remains ahead of the curve.

Develop People & Culture

• Provide coaching, feedback, and career-development guidance to your direct reports.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and “get scrappy” innovation aligned with Feit’s values.

What You’ll Need

Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 7+ years in senior product or business leadership roles, ideally within lighting, consumer electronics, or IoT hardware.

Skills:

• Proven P&L ownership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills for retailer engagements.
• Expertise in end-to-end product lifecycle and EOL management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Robust analytical acumen and comfort with financial models.

What You’ll Get

• Leadership role shaping the future of one of our core categories.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a global impact.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, along with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and relevant achievements. Please include examples of past projects that demonstrate your ability to lead engineering teams to success in developing and launching high-quality, compliant products.

Salary Range: Exempt / Salary with a range of $140,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually.

Additional Data: Position is onsite Monday through Friday in our Pico Rivera, CA office. Position does not offer relocation package. No remote work available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Feit Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

The Waterproofing Consultant will act as project manager for projects with various scopes and sizes. The work will include new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. They will manage multiple projects requiring supervision of our Waterproofing Division Principal/Director. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel by car to multiple job sites.

Day to Day Tasks:

• Assisting our Waterproofing Division Principal/Director and senior staff in design, site investigations, and documenta-tion of existing conditions.
• Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions.
• Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems.
• Peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
• Assist our Waterproofing Division Principal/Director and senior staff during the construction administration phase of projects.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills.
• Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.

Compensation:

The salary offered to the right candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience and qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is only one part of Terra-Petra's generous Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, a year-end bonus program, paid time off (PTO), and health, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) contributions plan.

Terra-Petra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. Please email your resume to

About Terra-Petra:

Are you a problem solver who is eager to make a difference?

The Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division strives to provide a holistic approach to Building Envelope Consulting with a focus on "making our clients' lives easier." With offices in most major metropolitan areas across the country, Terra-Petra's Waterproofing Division has successfully worked on a variety of building waterproofing projects around the United States in a variety of climates. The mission of Terra-Petra's Waterproofing Division is to provide full scope building envelope consulting, design, testing and inspection services to our clients in major regions throughout the US. It is our intent to make our clients' lives easier by providing expert, unbiased and practical building envelope consulting services in a highly responsive manner. Our vision is to continue to grow the Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division into a world class, full scope consulting, design, testing and inspection division that services strategic markets to best fit our client's needs.

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Our exciting Space client in the LA area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting-edge Communication Systems for Satellites, Spacecraft, and Aerospace systems.

In this position, you will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture design, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk assessment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Support reviews of requests for proposals to support solution development and response.
• Lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
• Define and validate space system requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and direct technical concept development in support of proposals.
• Lead development of sub-system design, payload design, requirements development, analysis and decomposition, hardware system design, Link budget studies, gain line up, cascade analysis, array simulation studies, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, and risk reduction.
• Participate in developing system engineering processes for requirements management, flow down, and traceability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ideally 7 - 9 years of experience across Space communications.
• Very strong background in communication theory.
• Deep understanding of RF concept, impairments, and the resulting impacts.
• Background and practical experience with FPGA & modern vector processing engines.
• Experience with and understanding of satellite-communications standards (NR NTN, DVB-S2x, CCSDS).
• Experience with at least one scripting and one programming language (ideally Python & C++).
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system.
• Experience with optical communications systems.
• Ability to define work direction, track milestones, and demonstrate progress on large open-ended projects.

If you are interested then please apply today!

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Operations

Location: Remote

Long Term

Role Summary

The Sr. Manager, Operations is a strategic, cross-functional leader reporting directly to

the Director of Engineering, ERP Platform & Integration. This role uniquely spans the

three engineering verticals, BASIS, Integration, and Cloud/Platform, and is responsible

for driving operational excellence, system reliability, and cross-domain alignment.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in understanding the interdependence

and operational nuances across these areas, ensuring seamless coordination and

optimized performance. They will bring a modern mindset, a strong leadership

presence, and the ability to navigate complex technical environments with empathy,

clarity, and precision.

This role collaborates closely with engineering leads, TPMs, and the Technical

Documentation Specialist to ensure environments are well-documented, compliant, and

scalable. Additionally, the Sr. Manager will represent Enterprise Technology across

Operations & Technology, fostering strong cross-functional relationships, managing

vendor coordination, overseeing environment governance, and delivering insightful

operational reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Establish and lead cross-functional operational initiatives across Platform,

BASIS, and Integration, while managing a team of contractors and service

providers.

• Anticipate and optimize resource needs, including identifying performance

gaps, staffing requirements, and opportunities for efficiency.

• Develop and maintain environment management standards, including

release controls, patches, and transport processes.

• Ensure timely application of system patches, including security updates, to

maintain platform stability, compliance, and protection against

vulnerabilities.

• Oversee high availability and performance of systems through proactive

monitoring and incident response coordination.

Program & Process Management

• Establish new operational processes and standards to support the needs

of a newly formed company, including designing, implementing, and

evolving workflows that enable scalable, efficient, and resilient operations.

• Build with agility and adaptability in mind, enabling the organization to

respond effectively to evolving business priorities and strategic growth

opportunities.

• Partner with TPMs and PMO to align operational activities with project

timelines and business priorities.

• Drive continuous improvement in operational workflows, including

automation and tooling enhancements.

• Support Day 1 readiness and post-launch stabilization efforts.

Governance & Compliance

• Collaborate with the BASIS Security Engineer to ensure compliance with

SOX, GDPR, and internal controls.

• Own the organization and upkeep of operational documentation, ensuring

it is created when needed, logically structured, consistently maintained,

and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.

• Track and report on operational KPIs, technical debt, and modernization

opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between Platform, BASIS, and Integration teams to ensure

seamless coordination.

• Engage with vendors and service providers to manage SLAs and

operational dependencies.

• Support executive reporting and decision-making through clear summaries

and operational insights.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations, preferably in SAP or

ERP environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy, foster collaboration across

diverse teams, and communicate technical concepts with clarity and

influence.

• Experience navigating change and ambiguity in transformation

environments, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional

development.

• Strong understanding of infrastructure, integration, and platform

operations.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex

technical programs.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR) and operational

governance.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills; experience with

Confluence, Jira, and visualization tools.

Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.

You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You'll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.

If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Reports: This position will report to Game Director.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
• Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
• Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
• Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
• Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
• Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
• Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
• Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound's unique properties.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who's just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan's betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: working/work at home options are available for this role.

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Territory Sales Representative for our Cook Compression brand. This is for our Southern California territory. We deliver performance- critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across several markets, including oil & gas. We are growing and innovative, participating in energy transformation efforts.

This position can be best based in Bakersfield to Los Angeles area due to customer geography. Overnight travel is expected to be up to 25%

We offer competitive pay, including uncapped commission, benefits, a company truck for work purposes, and the ability to be a key contributor driving sales, quality, and performance for our aftermarket products. With strong gains to be made through new clients and increased market share, this role provides a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join Cook Compression and play a key role in the future development of the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and create profitable sales growth within the assigned territory.
• Collect customer, market, and competitor information during the sales process to improve channel success.
• Identify and analyze target growth segments. Understand their size, key market drivers and competitive requirements.
• Focus on building strong customer relationships within the aftermarket for reciprocating compressors in O&G(Mid-Stream) and Refinery/Chemical Plants.
• Maintain a strong, visible sales pipeline to achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Lead the sales process from Discovery through Order Placement/Project Kick-off and oversee the Order Execution process to ensure customer commitments are satisfied.
• Build customer relationships with key decision makers to effectively accelerate the purchasing decision process.
• Develop and monitor bottom-up and top-down multi-year sales forecasts, communicating to key finance and management functions.
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the customer service, service repair, engineering and production departments.
• Drive Lean/Continuous improvement efforts within the Sales processes.
• Assist Finance with the resolution of any outstanding payment issues.
• Monitor competitor activity and respond accordingly.
• Manage conflict resolution matters as they arise.
• Operate and drive a company-provided 3/4-ton truck to transport equipment, materials, and supplies to and from customer locations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Demonstrated sales success, building relationships and growing a territory within related industries of manufactured components, oil and gas, or industrial sales. Specific experience working with refineries is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical acumen.
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Driven for success- self-motivated with a results-driven mindset, acting with a sense of urgency to support the customer base.
• Ability to understand customer’s problems and to develop solutions which meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – Ability to interface with customers at all levels within the organization both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated competency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate and drive a company-provided 3/4-ton truck to transport equipment, materials, and supplies to and from customer locations.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 25%.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business or Mechanical Engineering.
• Existing relationships with current customer base in refineries and/ or chemical plants.
• Mechanical aptitude/ knowledge in rotating equipment such as compressors or pumps.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

Pay Range: $90,000 to 105,000 Annually + Monthly commission payments. This position is eligible to earn commissions (significant part of total compensation plan) based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and 3 weeks of vacation. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

About the Organization:

We are in the middle of a true operational transformation — moving from tribal knowledge and reactive processes to a disciplined, data-driven, standardized manufacturing environment. This is not “check-the-box Lean.” We are building systems, accountability, and a sustainable culture of continuous improvement. If you are hands-on, execution-focused, and motivated by measurable results, this is an opportunity to drive real change.

Position Overview:

The Continuous Improvement Plant Director will lead high-impact operational improvement initiatives across manufacturing. This role goes beyond analysis — you will implement solutions, train teams, standardize processes, and ensure improvements are sustained. High visibility role working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, with direct visibility to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks (quality escapes, rework, prep time, inefficient assembly, material flow issues, etc.)
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and cycle time
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Convert tribal knowledge into Standard Work, SOPs, and clear work instructions and help move the operation toward a paperless, analytics-driven environment
• Support development of scalable, repeatable processes
• Develop and track KPIs (scrap, rework, downtime, OTD, cycle time)
• Analyze shop floor data and present actionable insights to leadership
• Measure and report savings in dollars, hours reduced, and risk mitigation
• Support ERP improvements, system integrations and implement visual management tools and structured shop floor controls
• Implement digital tools (Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, digital checklists)
• Deliver hands-on Lean/CI training to operators, leads, and supervisors
• Lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and cross-functional improvement workshops
• Reinforce accountability and continuous improvement mindset at all levels

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management) and Six Sigma (DMAIC, root cause analysis)
• Experience developing standard work, driving real improvements, measurable cost savings, cycle time reductions and shop floor digital tools
• Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Nice to Have:

• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or Lean certification
• Background in Aerospace, heavy fabrication, or complex assembly preferred
• Experience leading ERP transitions, implementing MES and digital work instruction systems
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 a Huge Plus
• Demonstrated track record of measurable operational improvements
• Self-starter who takes ownership, stands behind data-driven decisions, and thrives in a hands-on environment

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Networking Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions support team and can support the organization in Redondo Beach, CA.

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.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Maintain smooth operation of classified networks - LAN/WAN environments.

• Plan, design, configure, and install network hardware in support of customer requirements.

• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware / software interconnection, as well as interfaces, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, switches, gateways, etc.

• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.

• Ensure all communication requirements (based on future needs and current usage) are configured to optimize cost savings.

• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.

• Install, configure and Cisco routers, switches, and Palo Alto firewalls.

• Install, configure and maintain Cisco Call Manager voip systems.

• Provide regular monitoring, and network analysis, regarding short and long-range planning for [in-house] systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

• Design networks, or portions of networks, including the selection of hardware and software packages.

• Provide incident and service request support in accordance with enterprise SLAs.

• May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment.

• Represent the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

• The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with engineering users, other network administrators, systems administrators, and computer/facility organizations.

• The ability to multi-task and good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Additional duties will include (but not limited to):

• Plan, manage and implement complex network designs in support of customer requirements.

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

• Support network teams in project designs to clarify project requirements, provide design solutions, in accordance with standards.

• Perform troubleshooting analysis of network infrastructure and associated systems.

• Document network hardware and software technology components.

• Install and configure routers, switches and firewalls. (Cisco/Palo Alto)

• Implement and troubleshoot LAN technologies such as VLANs, trunking (port tagging), spanning-tree and protocols.

• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting of network problems.

• On occasion may provide after-hours and weekend support.

• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results.

• Implement and troubleshoot WAN technologies such as EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and telco circuits (T1, T3, OC3)

• Interface regularly with customers and manage customer installation timelines and deliverables to help facilitate successful deployments.

• Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems meeting SLA requirements

• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.

• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.)

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, PowerPoint and Excel is required

• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds as needed

• Ability to work after hours, and weekends as needed

 Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of IT experience is required

• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE)

• Candidates must have a currentand fully adjudicated DOD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Top Secret/SCI level security clearance as a condition of employment

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment

• Experience designing and maintaining LAN & WAN based networks, managing routing protocols on large LAN environments, and experience with Cisco hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls)

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Network Engineering

• Active Top Secret/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

• Network+ certification and/or either a CCNP or a CCIE certification

• Network design, analysis, and administration of routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls

• Experience in the use of network analysis tools (i.e. WireShark, SolarWinds, Opnet, etc.) would be nice to have

• Experience with configuring TACLANES would be ideal

• Previous experience troubleshooting network procedures and best practices; experience with network challenges associated with systems integration, including COTS integration, capacity analysis and system architecture design

• Demonstrated leadership skills, or previous management of small teams, would be helpful

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Syserco Energy Solutions is a turn-key provider of Design-Build energy projects that help customers to lower their operating expenses, modernize their infrastructure and generate renewable energy. Syserco has been named one of the Bay Area's Best Places to work for 15 consecutive years and we succeed because of our commitment to providing our Customers outstanding service and exceptional value.

THE ROLE:

The Project Manager will be the overall project leader on assigned projects. You will plan and oversee all phases of energy projects with the objective of successful on-time completions within budgets while ensuring that customer satisfaction stays at the highest levels. Projects include a combination of energy efficiency measures and renewable generation installations to help local cities, schools, municipalities, and other customers become more sustainable, save money, and improve services to their end users. The expectation is that you will simultaneously run one or several projects from early development through construction.

You will work with the sales team participating in customer presentations, and you will work with our engineering development team, subcontractors, and consultants to develop cost effective solutions. The role will then transition to a more traditional role managing projects across our portfolio of customers and energy conservations solutions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, possess excellent communications skills, and be detail oriented. You must have a genuine passion for building innovative energy reduction solutions and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide constructability review of scopes during project development.

Oversee project deliverables and contractual obligations.

Oversee project team including subcontractors and consultants.

Create, maintain, and manage project schedules, labor plans, and project documents.

Oversee AHJ, DSA, and utility and special inspections to ensure projects receive all necessary permit sign-offs.

Visit active sites to witness and partake in key milestones and ensure progress and quality.

Work with internal and external Procurement resources to contract the project scope across various suppliers.

Develop and maintain multi-month budget/forecasting revenue and payment forecasts.

Manage payment terms and balances with customers and sub-contractors.

Create Schedule of Values (SOV) on all assigned projects in order to maintain positive cash flow.

Manage project commissioning and closeout phase including all requirements needed to successfully complete projects.

Overall financially responsible to meet established budget, including change orders.

Provide consistent and clear communication with internal and external customers.

Ensure quality, timeliness and completeness of work performed.

Adhere to Syserco Energy Solutions' Policies and Procedures, HR, Safety Plan and others.

Customer satisfaction results shall meet or exceed annual performance goal.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent understanding of construction law and local codes.

Strong analytical and financial management skills.

Proficient with Project Management tools such as MS Project.

Ability to handle multiple projects successfully.

Detailed oriented and organized.

Ability to work independently and unsupervised.

Team-Oriented, comfortable with open communication and collaboration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Operation of standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications and use of computer equipment for extended periods of time.

May be required to sit, stand, bend, climb and lift, push or carry items less than 50 lbs. around office and on occasion job sites.

Valid CA drivers' license with ability to drive and operate a vehicle is required.

Willing to travel, according to project requirements – California only.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

5 or more years of industry experience.

Undergraduate Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Strong understanding of Renewable Technology, Building Envelope, HVAC, Lighting, and electrical / mechanical systems.