Systems Engineering Manager 2

Northrop GrummanCincinnati, OH
$146,600 - $219,800Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division, Engineering and Sciences is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2. This position will be onsite, and will be a front line manager in the Business Execution Engineering (BEE) homeroom organization for the Cyber and Intelligence Solutions (C&IS) Business Unit, reporting to the E&S C&IS BEE Department Manager. This position will work from one or our NGMS C&IS locations (including: Annapolis Junction MD, Roy UT, Cincinnati OH, Sacramento CA, Chantilly, VA). As the C&IS BEE Front Line Manager, you will be in a dual-role position with approximately 80/20 work split between direct program/capture and indirect functional homeroom responsibilities of an engineering organization of approximately 10 technical leaders (E100 roles).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics with 8+ years of experience; Masters degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics with 6+ years of experience.
  • Previous leadership or management experience
  • Professional experience in SIGINT, Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience in SEIT/EPM, Chief Engineer, IPT, System Architect, or equivalent, role in capture/program lifecycle phase(s).
  • Working knowledge of program execution, technical baseline management, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools.
  • Experienced in leading diverse technical teams across multiple locations.
  • Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including root cause analysis and solution development.
  • A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
  • Ability to work onsite full-time at or near a location with significant NGMS C&IS presence (including but not limited to: Annapolis Junction MD, Roy UT, Cincinnati OH, Sacramento CA, Chantilly, VA).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead with NG values and leadership behaviors.

Nice To Haves

  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI with SAP/SAR.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in SIGINT, Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas.
  • Demonstrated experience in leveraging AI tools & processes to improve efficiencies, quality, or scaling.
  • Experience executing SAARRs, Independent Reviews, Non-Advocate Reviews.
  • Previous functional management experience

Responsibilities

  • Support C&IS business unit as Engineering Frontline Manager by contributing to C&IS program(s)/captures(s) and providing people leadership for technical leaders in E100 roles (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) through talent development, mentoring/coaching, staffing planning, engagement, retention, and knowledge sharing.
  • Contributing technical scope may include (but not limited to): Technical leadership role (e.g. SEIT, Chief Engineer, EPM, IPT/CAM, task order/project /study lead, or similar role).
  • Support E&S C&IS BEE Department Manager by ensuring consistent rigor in planning, technical baseline & cost/schedule management, metrics management, and issue resolution as related to engineering execution.
  • Develop technical leaders (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) to ensure business success, while supporting talent pipeline development.
  • Oversee general administration for frontline organization, including managing indirect budgets, process improvements, staffing, workload forecasts, EWW.
  • Collaborate with other leaders on resourcing programs and meeting competing demands of a diverse business base.
  • Collaborate with discipline engineering team members to share best practices and accelerate implementation of Sector standards.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
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