Manager Systems Engineering 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 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’ll 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’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division, Engineering and Sciences is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering 3. This position will be onsite, and will be the department manager of Business Execution Engineering (BEE) homeroom organization for the Cyber and Intelligence Solutions (C&IS) Business Unit focused on Xetron and Cyber & Cryptographic Solutions (CCS) Operating Units, reporting to the E&S Director of the C&IS Xetron/CCS BEE organization. This position will work from one or our NGMS Xetron/CCS locations (including but not limited to: Cincinnati OH, Annapolis Junction MD).

As the C&IS Xetron/CCS BEE Engineering Department Manager, you will be in a dual-role position with approximately 50/50 work split between direct program/capture and indirect functional homeroom responsibilities of an engineering organization of approximately 30 technical leaders (E100 roles).  This is a manager of managers role, with a direct and/or dotted-lined staff consisting of front-line managers and senior technical staff. 

What You’ll get to Do:

• Support C&IS Xetron/CCS  OU’s as Engineering Department Manager by contributing to C&IS Xetron/CCS program(s)/captures(s) and providing people leadership for technical leaders in E100 roles (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) through talent development, mentoring/coaching, staffing planning, engagement, retention, and knowledge sharing.
• Support E&S C&IS Xetron/CCS BEE Director by ensuring consistent rigor in planning, technical baseline & cost/schedule management, metrics management, and issue resolution as related to engineering execution.
• Develop technical leaders (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) to ensure business success.
• Oversee general administration for the CIS Xetron/CCS OU’s BEE organization, including managing indirect budgets, process improvements, staffing, workload forecasts, EWW.
• Collaborate with business & other functional leaders on resourcing programs and meeting competing demands of a diverse business base.
• Collaborate with discipline engineering team members to share best practices and accelerate implementation of Sector standards.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields, with 8 years of experience; Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience in SEIT/EPM, Chief Engineer, IPT, System Architect, or equivalent, role in multiple capture/program lifecycle phases.
• Working knowledge of program execution, technical baseline management, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools.
• Experienced in leading diverse technical teams across multiple locations.
• Experienced in engineering leadership processes and tailoring.
• High proficiency in technical problem-solving, including root cause analysis and solution development.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at or near a location with significant NGMS C&IS Xetron/CCS presence (including but not limited to: Cincinnati OH, Annapolis Junction MD).
• Demonstrated ability to lead with NG values and leadership behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

• Advanced knowledge and experience in Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas.

• Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI tools & processes to improve efficiencies, quality, or scaling.

• Experience executing SAARRs, Independent Reviews, Non-Advocate Reviews.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.