Manager Computer Systems Analysis 2 - 19847 - Huntsville AL

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager to support information system lifecycle activities at our Huntsville, AL site. You will lead an integrated IT and cybersecurity team, ensuring RMF/JSIG alignment and secure program delivery for classified projects. On‑site work is required with a focus on execution, accountability, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires a current U.S. Government Secret clearance, strong leadership, and extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or information technology field with relevant experience.
• Leadership and management experience in IT/cybersecurity programs.
• Experience interfacing with senior leaders and customers on technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Translate IT and cybersecurity strategies into detailed work plans.
• Oversee rollout of IT standards, policies, and compliance.
• Lead day‑to‑day execution of initiatives with milestones met on time and budget.
• Maintain tools and dashboards for real‑time visibility into status.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate training or certifications.
• Prepare status reports and compliance documentation for audits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security clearance awareness

Stakeholder communication

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or IT field

Master's degree preferred

PhD beneficial

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 opportunities.
• Conduct periodic compliance checks and report deviations to senior management.
• Gather 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 leaders.
• Identify 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 organization.

Note

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 considered Candidates 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 employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or an information technology related field ITIL, or Agile, or CISM, or CISSP certification
• Demonstratable management and leadership experience.
• Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph Experience 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.

CIDO Primary Level Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $199,800.00 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, 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

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