Sentinel - Test Engineering Manager 2 - 20163

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

7d•$126,600 - $189,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Test Engineering Manager 2 in Roy, Utah, to support the Sentinel Program. The position leads a Test Engineering discipline section within the SDS Test Engineering organization and reports directly to an SDS Test Engineering Department Manager. The manager provides career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room team of 6 to 12 individual contributors, including personnel performance management, process familiarization and training, and staffing project roles. Approximately 20% of the role is devoted to Functional Home Room responsibilities, while approximately 80% is a technical assignment on an SDS project or integrated product team. The technical work includes growing and managing network engineers and system administrators and developing and deploying a flight test network. The role coordinates with stakeholders to capture and implement requirements and capabilities, interfaces with internal and external customers, and works with program leadership to resolve issues and meet productivity, quality, cost, and schedule objectives. It also involves developing and maintaining team progress metrics and managing cost accounts for assigned work. The position requires an active, current, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period. Travel is listed as 25% of the time. The standard schedule is 9/80, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available. The salary range is $126,600 to $189,800.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related work experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of related experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval within a reasonable period.
Experience supporting the development of test networks.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance at application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
At least 1 year leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
3 or more years of experience leading project or program teams or efforts.
Familiarity with network development and deployment.
Subcontract or IWO management experience.
Experience managing teams across multiple states or locations.
Demonstrated ability to lead or manage a project, including task development, scheduling, tracking, and status reporting.
Ability to stay organized and efficient, handle multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparing leadership briefings.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a Test Engineering discipline section within the SDS Test Engineering organization.
Provide career mentorship and operational support to a section of 6 to 12 individual contributors.
Manage personnel performance, process familiarization and training, and staffing of project roles.
Grow, develop, and manage a diverse team of network engineers and system administrators.
Develop and deploy a flight test network.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure requirements and capabilities are captured and implemented.
Interface with internal and external customers.
Lead people-management activities including career development, staffing, and merit planning.
Work with program leadership to assess issues and develop resolutions supporting productivity, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Develop and maintain metrics to monitor team progress.
Manage cost accounts associated with assigned statements of work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
Company-paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance may be available