CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

The selected candidate will be responsible for daily operations of the Product Support Equipment (PSE) team. This includes direct supervision and assignment of work for the PSE team. Program Manager responsibilities include cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.

This role is dual-hat in nature and the selected candidate will additionally manage a section of Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineering reporting to the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Department on a 20 time allocation. 

The successful applicant will:

• Lead a team of systems engineers, leveraging their experience in one or more of the following specific skills: Model Based Systems Engineering (Cameo), Requirements Management (DOORS), Verification Planning, Interface definition and planning.

• Manage cost and schedule aspects of PSE deliveries, leveraging experience in Earned Value Management

• Able to set and promote high standards for engineering development

• Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  

• Paid Time Off  

• Health & Wellness Resources  

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 6 years of related experience or Masters Degree in STEM with 4 years of related experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• Experience in Program Execution, Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, Processes, and Tools.

• 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools

• Currently hold an Earned Value Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance

• Experience in People and Technical Leadership roles

• 2 years of experience with program control (IMS, EVMS), budgeting, and staffing

• Experience managing suppliers

• Experience with all phases of the systems engineering development life cycle, specifically requirements validation and verification

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and DOORS or Cameo tools

• Experience with Risk Management and/or Cost-Risk-Benefit Analysis

• Experience with working with government/military personnel at government/military facilities

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices

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Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $234,700.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.