Advanced Programs - Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) Engineering Manager 2- 15726

Northrop Grumman

81d • $149,400 - $224,000

About The Position

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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineering Manager 2 to be located in Huntsville, AL. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing people preferred.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated engineering team leadership skills.
• DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with mission engineering and operational analyses.
• Experience with multi-resolution conceptual model development, verification, and validation processes.
• Experience with Python.
• Demonstrated experience modeling new capabilities into a team's modeled scenario in AFSIM.
• Experience with Object Oriented Simulation.
• Experience developing basis of estimates (BOE), integrated master schedules (IMS), and other artifacts for responses to government requests for information (RFI) or requests for proposal (RFP).
• Familiar with team collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Github, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to clearly present technical approaches and findings to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results.
• Ability to lead employees and contribute to technical development across multiple work locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-of-system trades, modeling, simulation and analysis to assess mission architecture alternatives.
• Perform analysis-of-alternatives and synthesize mission elements to lead to a cohesive mission solution.
• Develop and execute mission engineering studies and operational analyses.
• Contribute to the team's development efforts in Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM).
• Provide guidance on implementing best practices, tools, methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop materials and present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction within the Mission Engineering Team.
• Orchestrate and prioritize team tasking to ensure execution to schedule.
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results.
• Develop and translate CONOPs and related tactics into modeled simulation behaviors.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams and cross programs.
• Develop roadmaps and plans to support mission engineering strategic objectives.
• Develop new models and refine existing models for integration into AFSIM.
• Support the Mission Engineering Lead in cost estimation, technical planning, and leadership briefings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree