Information Systems Engineer Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an experienced Information Systems Engineer Manager 2 for Beale AFB, CA. You will lead IT teams, oversee planning and integration of diverse IT disciplines, and coordinate system changes with engineers and operators to support mission-critical operations.

You will act as primary SME to customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring data integrity, performance and availability while driving continuous improvement and compliance with security requirements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated IT lifecycle management experience across requirements, design, deployment and sustainment.
• Experience leading cross-functional IT teams in a high-tempo environment.
• Strong planning and execution of maintenance and upgrade activities.
• Familiarity with mission systems integration from an IT perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT professionals providing day-to-day direction, coaching and performance management.
• Manage planning, optimization, configuration and integration of diverse IT disciplines.
• Oversee installation, configuration and sustainment of network hardware/software and databases.
• Serve as SME to customers, operators and stakeholders for complex IT issues.
• Coordinate IT service delivery to ensure uninterrupted operations and timely incident resolution.
• Partner with engineering, cyber and operations to plan system changes and technology refreshes.
• Manage Earned Value Management responsibilities including cost, schedule and performance.
• Develop SOPs, documentation and playbooks for supported systems.
• Plan and prioritize work across multiple programs to balance support and project work.

Skills

IT lifecycle management

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

System integration

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Windows Server

Oracle RAC

SCCM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Aircraft Solutions organization on Beale AFB, CA.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT professionals supporting operations and mission systems, providing day‑to‑day direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage planning, optimization, configuration, and integration of diverse IT disciplines, including networks, RF communications, mission systems, and end‑user services.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and sustainment of network hardware/software and associated databases, ensuring system availability, performance, and data integrity.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to customers, operators, and internal stakeholders for complex IT/system issues.
• Coordinate delivery of IT services to user groups, ensuring uninterrupted operations in a high‑tempo environment and driving timely incident resolution.
• Partner with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to plan and execute system changes, upgrades, and technology refreshes with minimal mission impact.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) responsibilities, including cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned work scope.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, configuration documentation, and operational playbooks for supported systems.
• Plan and prioritize work across multiple programs to balance operational support, sustainment activities, and project execution.
• Identify skill gaps and develop training and career development plans for assigned staff; ensure the team remains qualified and ready to support evolving mission needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer counterparts and internal leadership, clearly communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans.

You will also need to be familiar with preparing proposals, including and Bases of Estimates (BOE) and managing a Statement of Work (SOW). You will interpret SOWs to find the most effective and efficient ways to assist customers in finding solutions—both common and innovative—by coordinating and collaborating with customers, peer managers, and other stakeholders.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have 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 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 have an active US Government Top Secret clearance and be able to maintain that clearance.
• Must possess a DoD 8570/8140 recognized IAT Level-II or -III certification. (examples include: Security+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, etc.)
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.
• Must be able to complete training requirements withing 365 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated IT lifecycle management experience, including requirements definition, design reviews, integration/test planning, deployment, and sustainment of complex systems in a high-tempo operational environment.
• Experience developing and executing maintenance support plans, including sparing strategies, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance workflows, and support documentation.
• Experience planning and managing training programs for operators and maintainers (syllabus development, training records, qualification/recertification tracking).
• Prior military aviation and operations experience (e.g., aircrew, mission crew, operations officer, aviation IT/Comms support) in flight operations, mission planning, and sortie generation.
• Familiarity with operational mission systems integration from an IT perspective (e.g., ground systems, mission systems, RF/SATCOM integration, or associated cyber and network architectures).
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams that include IT, systems engineering, logistics, and operations to deliver and sustain capabilities in a mission‑critical environment
• Experience with:
  • Solaris, UNIX/Linux operating systems and principles
  • Windows Server and Desktop environments
  • Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL
  • Oracle RAC and/or other enterprise database platforms
  • Systems management tools (e.g., SCCM) and automated deployment solutions
  • WAN/LAN networking, routing, and switching
  • High‑availability and clustering solutions
  • RF and satellite communications systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.