Manager Information Systems Engineering 2 - Top Secret

Northrop Grumman•Fairfax, VA

72d•$126,600 - $189,800•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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Information Systems Engineer Manager (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Position requires individual to work on-site in Georgia, USA, this is not a telework/remote position. In this role, you will act as a Control Account Manager (CAM), managing information system functions for planning, optimization, configuration, and integration of diverse Information Technology (IT) disciplines. You will also manage one or more information systems functions for a specific user group/functional area for a site, or potentially the entire organization. You will also need to be familiar with preparing proposals and Bases of Estimates and managing a Statement of Work (SOW). Additionally, you will need to interpret the SOW to find the most effective and efficient way to assist customers in finding solutions, both common and innovative. This will require you to coordinate and collaborate with customers, peer group managers, and other stakeholders. You will also be responsible for developing training and career development pathways for assigned staff. As part of this you will prepare and standardize processes to improve how we do business and train staff to do the same. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Requirements

Must have a HS Diploma/GED and 9 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience.
2 years of leadership experience.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year.
Must have the ability to meet medical requirements and pass a physical for worldwide travel.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time and accept customer furnished quarters, when required, for periods up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
Must be able to maintain customer requirements for ability to deploy.
Must attain and maintain DoDI 8570 certification if offer of employment is extended.
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays and weekends.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 2 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Solaris 10
Unix Operating Systems and Principles
UNIX/Linux design and implementation
All Windows Server and Desktop versions
Active Directory, WINS, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL
Oracle RAC
Microsoft SMS and SCCM 2007
Windows Deployment Services implementation and management
Redundant offsite storage capabilities, implementation and management
Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
Group policy design, testing and implementation
Netware Directory Services
High Availability Clustering Solutions
Exchange design and implementation
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
Satellite Communications Systems
Agile

Responsibilities

Act as a Control Account Manager (CAM), managing information system functions for planning, optimization, configuration, and integration of diverse Information Technology (IT) disciplines.
Manage one or more information systems functions for a specific user group/functional area for a site, or potentially the entire organization.
Analysis, selection and modification of application software, network and desk top solutions, RF Communications, and specialized IT weapons systems.
Installation of network hardware and software, database management and integrity.
Being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for practical application of system characteristics.
Coordinate delivery of services to user groups and ensure IT service is uninterrupted.
Manage, operate, and sustain complex IT systems to the customer.
Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure efficient operation.
Maintain a trained and ready staff capable of working across programs to provide surge support as necessary.
Leveraging the required experience and practical application of diverse IT solutions, operations, Configuration Management and data documentation.
Preparing proposals and Bases of Estimates and managing a Statement of Work (SOW).
Interpreting the SOW to find the most effective and efficient way to assist customers in finding solutions, both common and innovative.
Coordinate and collaborate with customers, peer group managers, and other stakeholders.
Developing training and career development pathways for assigned staff.
Prepare and standardize processes to improve how we do business and train staff to do the same.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)