Configuration Data Management (CDM) Section Manager

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

7d • $133,100 - $199,700 • Onsite

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 Space Systems has an opening for a Configuration Data Management (CDM) Section Manager. This role is a dual-hat Engineering Manager, and the selected individual will be responsible for both section management (up to 20% of time) and program responsibilities (80% or more of time). Along with reporting into a program, the Section Manager is also a member of the Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector. This Section Manager will be the functional management point-of-contact at the worksite for the Systems Engineering Department and will support and implement activities supporting department initiatives. This position will report directly to the Program & Configuration Control Department Manager, and it will be located in Redondo Beach, CA as a fully onsite role. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Requirements

• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 12+ years of experience in Configuration Data Management, Software Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, or other relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in Configuration Data Management, Software Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, or other relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Configuration Data Management, Software Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, or other relevant experience OR PhD with 4+ years of experience in Configuration Data Management, Software Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, or other relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams or project management
• Candidate must have an active DOD Top Secret security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience working in a process-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of hardware & software configuration control and defect tracking systems.
• Prior assignment manager and/or functional management experience
• Knowledge of Configuration Management industry standards: MIL-HDBK-61B, EIA-649-1, -2, etc.
• Active Top Secret clearance with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Perform resource planning and staffing; staff development, including skills training and career support; and performance management, including employee goal setting, annual reviews, and issues resolution.
• Deployment, measurement, and improvement of tailored processes and procedures and supporting product cost reduction strategies.
• Work with programs to review, assess, and implement requirements.
• Additionally, the Section Manager should have specific domain expertise in Configuration Data Management (CDM), Software Configuration Management (SCM), or Systems Engineering, and experience throughout all phases of a program including conceptual design, design development and integration, production, sustainment process including verification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: For example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
• 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.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager