Information Systems Engineer Manager 2

Northrop Grumman • Beale AFB, CA

3d • $139,800 - $209,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Information Systems Engineer Manager 2 for its Aircraft Solutions organization at Beale AFB, California. The position acts as a Control Account Manager (CAM), managing information-system functions for planning, optimization, configuration, and integration across diverse IT disciplines. The role manages one or more information systems functions for a specific site user group or functional area, potentially covering the entire organization.

The manager leads IT professionals who support operations and mission systems, directs day-to-day work and performance, and serves as a primary technical contact and subject matter expert for customers, operators, and stakeholders. The position coordinates IT service delivery, system sustainment and upgrades, and work across programs while balancing operational support and project execution. It also carries Earned Value Management responsibilities for assigned cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The role includes proposal preparation, including Bases of Estimate (BOE), and management and interpretation of Statements of Work (SOWs). The manager works with customers, peer managers, and stakeholders to identify effective solutions. The role requires travel of up to 25%, flexibility for extended shifts, weekends and holidays, and support for 24/7/365 on-call operations. The employee must maintain the ability to deploy and meet customer requirements, hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, and obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days of submission.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends, and to support 24/7/365 on-call status.
• Ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel.
• Valid U.S. passport, maintained throughout employment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and accept customer-furnished quarters for periods of up to 90 days away from the primary work location, as required.
• Ability to comply with mobility requirements and maintain customer-required ability to deploy.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
• DoD 8570/8140-recognized IAT Level II or III certification; examples include Security+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, and CISA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Ability to complete training requirements within 365 days of hire.
• Familiarity with preparing proposals, Bases of Estimate, and managing and interpreting Statements of Work.

Nice To Haves

• IT lifecycle management experience, including requirements definition, design reviews, integration and test planning, deployment, and sustainment of complex systems in a high-tempo operational environment.
• Experience developing and executing maintenance support plans, including sparing strategies, preventive and corrective maintenance workflows, and support documentation.
• Experience planning and managing training programs for operators and maintainers, including syllabus development, training records, and qualification or recertification tracking.
• Prior military aviation and operations experience, such as aircrew, mission crew, operations officer, or aviation IT/communications support in flight operations, mission planning, and sortie generation.
• Familiarity with operational mission-systems integration from an IT perspective, including ground systems, mission systems, RF/SATCOM integration, or associated cyber and network architectures.
• Experience leading cross-functional IT, systems engineering, logistics, and operations teams in a mission-critical environment.
• Experience with Solaris and UNIX/Linux operating systems and principles.
• Experience with Windows Server and desktop environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and SQL.
• Experience with Oracle RAC or other enterprise database platforms.
• Experience with systems management tools such as SCCM and automated deployment solutions.
• Experience with WAN/LAN networking, routing, and switching.
• Experience with high-availability and clustering solutions.
• Experience with RF and satellite communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT professionals supporting operations and mission systems, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage planning, optimization, configuration, and integration of IT disciplines, including networks, RF communications, mission systems, and end-user services.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and sustainment of network hardware, software, and associated databases to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact and subject matter expert for customers, operators, and internal stakeholders on complex IT and system issues.
• Coordinate IT service delivery to user groups, support uninterrupted operations, and drive timely incident resolution.
• Partner with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to plan and execute system changes, upgrades, and technology refreshes with minimal mission impact.
• Manage Earned Value Management responsibilities, including cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned work scope.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, configuration documentation, and operational playbooks.
• Plan and prioritize work across multiple programs, balancing operational support, sustainment, and project execution.
• Identify staff skill gaps and develop training and career-development plans to keep the team qualified and ready for evolving mission needs.
• Build relationships with customer counterparts and internal leadership, communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare proposals, including Bases of Estimate, and manage and interpret Statements of Work.
• Coordinate with customers, peer managers, and stakeholders to identify common and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime and shift differential, depending on the position.
• Discretionary bonus; annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Long Term Incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed