Manager Computer Systems Analysis 2 - 19847 - Huntsville AL

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Huntsville, AL seeks an on-site Manager to lead an integrated IT and cybersecurity team focused on classified solutions. You will drive execution, ensure RMF/compliance, and coordinate with program leadership and customers to deliver secure IT services.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, a strong security mindset, and experience translating strategic IT goals into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with required experience and security clearance eligibility.
• Preferred IT or cybersecurity focus with RMF/DoD frameworks experience.
• Strong leadership and ability to interface with executives and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an integrated IT and cybersecurity team on-site in Huntsville.
• Translate strategies into detailed work plans and ensure milestones are met.
• Oversee cybersecurity standards, policies, and RMF/RMF-related compliance.
• Maintain project visibility with real-time status and metrics for leadership.
• Coordinate training, certification opportunities, and talent development.
• Act as primary contact for customer inspections and remediation actions.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity

RMF compliance

Security+ certification

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Manager to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Huntsville, AL location. In this role you will lead and manage an integrated IT and Cybersecurity team, overseeing performance and execution of the Classified Solutions statement of work, and collaborating with CIDO and program leaders to ensure consistent service delivery across the portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a clear focus on execution and program enablement, be comfortable with accountability at both the strategic and leadership levels and be familiar with key IT technology solutions, as well as Cybersecurity best practices to include JSIG and RMF compliance.The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:Foster an environment for individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization.Encourage high-performance habits through regular check-ins, clear expectations, and recognition of achievements.Translate senior-level IT and cybersecurity strategies into detailed work plans.Oversee the rollout and day-to-day enforcement of cybersecurity and IT standards, policies, and procedures within the team.Lead day-to-day execution of assigned initiatives, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.Maintain and update tools (e.g., ticketing, project-tracking) so leadership has real-time visibility into work status.Assist in prioritizing tasks based on risk, impact, and resource availability, escalating when necessary.Identify skill gaps and coordinate relevant training or certification opportunitiesConduct periodic compliance checks and report deviations to senior managementGather data for key organizational metrics (e.g., incident response time, patch compliance) and prepare routine status reports.Support the preparation of compliance documentation required by government regulations.Act as the primary point of contact for scheduled customer inspections, preparing artifacts and ensuring team readiness.Provide timely responses to inspection findings and track remediation actions.Work closely with peers in Classified Solutions and other NG sectors to exchange relevant threat intelligence and best practices.Supervise a defined group of IT and cybersecurity staff, assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality.Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for managers and new leadersIdentify skills needed and provide training to meet requirements.Interact with internal key executives, CIDO Program Management Office and customers on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizationNote: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are willing to work on-site.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 10 Years with BS; 8 Years with Masters; 6 Years with PhD.Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be consideredCandidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 requirements for a Manager Computer Systems Analysis 2 – IAT Level 2 (Security+ Certification)Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Access Programs as a condition of continued employmentPreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or an information technology related fieldITIL, or Agile, or CISM, or CISSP certificationDemonstratable management and leadership experience.Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or PolygraphExperience and familiarity with IT infrastructure (i.e., virtualization, networking, datacenter architecture or systems administration). Experience with RMF or other cybersecurity related compliance frameworks.Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.Prior experience communicating with customer program leadership and/or security oversight authorities.CIDOPrimary Level Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $199,800.00The 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, education, 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.