Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Advanced Concepts- 9909-1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available<p></p><p></p>CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes<p></p><p></p>CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret<p></p><p></p>TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2><b>Description</b></h2><p></p>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.<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a <b>Systems Engineering Section Manager 2. </b>This position is located in either <b>Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL </b>and supports the Sentinel Program. The selected candidate will be part of the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) BU in the AVSI Systems Engineering Directorate, specifically supporting the Advanced Concepts, Enablers, & IFC (AC/E/IFC) Department. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.</p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Get To Do</b>:</p><p>As a Systems Engineer Manager, you will serve as the functional leader for a group of members within the AC/E/IFC department. The functional team will be spread across multiple locations. This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as the individual's current program responsibilities on program. As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment on an SDS project. This particular role is for functional responsibilities only, the candidate is expected to come with work scope already established on the program which will comprise 80% of their time. The work scope can be within any BU on the Sentinel Program.</p><p></p><p><b>Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:</b></p><p>• Responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs.</p><p>• Responsible for supporting recruitment activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers.</p><p>• Work with program leaders in establishing personal, program, and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.</p><p>• Provide their subordinates with career development recommendations, mentoring, discipline, as necessary.</p><p>• Acquire the necessary computers, equipment and tools to enable their subordinates to perform their work.</p><p>• Generate training plans based on the program and their subordinates' needs.</p><p>• Provide their group with regular flow down of company and organizational status and appropriately represent and be a spokesperson for the organization to their group, assigned project, and the company.</p><p>• Set and promote high standards for engineering development</p><p>• Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.</p><p>• Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support and achieve key mission priorities</p><p>• Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance</p><p>• Initiate and lead continuous improvement activities which establish high quality and efficient processes</p><p>• Collaborate with peers and direct management in resource planning and hiring activities</p><p></p><p><b>Position Benefits:</b></p><p>As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:<br>- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage<br>- 401k<br>- Educational Assistance<br>- Life Insurance<br>- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions<br>- Paid Time Off<br>- Health & Wellness Resources<br>- Employee Discounts</p><p></p><p>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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.</p><p></p><p><b>You’ll Bring These Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelors in Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a Master's degree</li><li>Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret clearance with an in-scope investigation date within the last 6 years and ability to obtain Special Program Access</li><li>3+ years’ experience with phases of the systems engineering development life cycle</li><li>Experience with Agile development and Atlassian Products such as JIRA, Confluence, etc.</li><li>Experience in a R&D and/or rapid development environment</li><li>Technical experience executing one or more of the following SE activities: System Architecture in Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (Cameo), Requirements Management in DOORS, Verification Planning, Interface definition and planning</li></ul><p></p><p><b>These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:</b></p><ul><li>- Active Top-Secret Clearance</li><li>- Proven team leadership skills.</li><li>- Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent efforts.</li><li>- At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule</li><li>- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>- Experience with Cost Account Management and Risk Management duties</li><li>- Experience in writing and presenting technical content</li><li>- Technical experience executing in one or more of the following technology areas / domains:</li><li>o ICBM Aerospace Vehicle Equipment</li><li>o Launch Vehicle Design & Integration</li><li>o Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems</li><li>o Missile Payload Systems Engineering & Integration</li><li>o Ground / Flight Vehicle Integration</li><li>o Strategic Missile or Launch Vehicle Telemetry</li><li>o Launch Vehicle Operations</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $230,800.00<p></p><p></p>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.<p></p><p></p>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.<p></p><p></p>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.<p></p><p></p>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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