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's Enterprise Services organization is seeking a Classified IT Operations Manager in our Baltimore, MD (BWI) location. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing classified IT operations, including Information Security for multiple programs in the Airborne C4ISR Systems Division. He/she will act as the single point of contact between the classified support team (Enterprise Services) and the program. This candidate will also oversee and manage information system solution concept development (proposal phase). Additionally, the candidate will lead the design, development, integration/test and support of information systems and security (post award). This includes managing the priorities and day-to-day activities for System Administrator and ISSO resources. Responsibilities will also include overall technical quality and performance, budget and schedule for IT/Information Security content on the program, ensuring the program is adhering to sound technical processes in IT/Information Security in accordance with company policies, procedures and quality standards. Additionally, the applicant will lead non-recurring and recurring support activities across multiple programs. The selected candidate will interface with multiple organizations including engineering, manufacturing and program management to ensure competing priorities are addressed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee classified IT operations, including Information Security for multiple programs.
- Act as the single point of contact between the classified support team and the program.
- Manage information system solution concept development during the proposal phase.
- Lead the design, development, integration/test and support of information systems and security post award.
- Manage priorities and day-to-day activities for System Administrator and ISSO resources.
- Ensure overall technical quality and performance, budget and schedule for IT/Information Security content on the program.
- Ensure adherence to sound technical processes in IT/Information Security according to company policies and quality standards.
- Lead non-recurring and recurring support activities across multiple programs.
- Interface with multiple organizations including engineering, manufacturing and program management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 14 years of relevant work experience; OR Master's degree with at least 12 years of relevant work experience.
- Proven IT project management experience and demonstrated leadership skills, including planning, scheduling, workload forecasting and proposal development.
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Secret clearance with SAP eligibility.
- Experience in engineering and/or manufacturing or experience with development and/or production program execution.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
