Sentinel Functional Homeroom System Engineering Manager 2- 19804- 19805

Northrop GrummanHuntsville, AL
$153,800 - $230,800Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire 2 (two) Systems Engineering Functional Homeroom Manager 2 to be located in Huntsville, AL. This role may offer a competitive relocation package. This is a functional home room (FHR) manager position, involving both the overall functional oversight and management of an Systems Engineering group while maintaining a technical baseline of performance on program work. The candidate will spend ~20% of their time on functional/organizational support and ~80% of their time on a mix of technical program work from current/existing tasking, or potential future tasking. Functional management involves, but is not limited to, organizational administrative activities and helping employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. Program responsibilities will be dependent upon programmatic technical work and may vary by individual.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
  • 1+ year of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo

Nice To Haves

  • Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance
  • ICBM Experience
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
  • Experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework – Control Account Manager certified
  • Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
  • Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • 1+ year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
  • 3+ years of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall functional oversight and management of a Systems Engineering group.
  • Maintain a technical baseline of performance on program work.
  • Spend ~20% of time on functional/organizational support.
  • Spend ~80% of time on a mix of technical program work from current/existing tasking, or potential future tasking.
  • Perform organizational administrative activities.
  • Help employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
  • Relocation assistance
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