Manager Computer Systems Analysis 3

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 168,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Classified Solutions IT and Cybersecurity team, overseeing delivery of the SOW and aligning with CIDO/program leaders. Requires strong execution focus and familiarity with IT and cybersecurity practices, including RMF and JSIG compliance.

On-site at Elkton, MD or other NG sites; travel up to 10%. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, program enablement, and accountability at both technical and leadership levels, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, or Master's with 10, or PhD with 8.
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance (at a minimum), with a recent closed investigation.
• Must be able to obtain clearance to Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR).
• Maintaining all required clearances is a condition of employment.
• Preferred: degree in Cybersecurity or IT and IT certifications (ITIL, CISM, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture of ownership and accountability for a high‑performing team.
• Develop and execute strategic IT and cybersecurity plans.
• Ensure tools and processes provide visible work prioritization.
• Mentor and develop managers and staff.
• Oversee cybersecurity and IT standards, policies and procedures.
• Plan, execute and report metrics to ensure government compliance.
• Lead and support customer inspections and security activities.
• Collaborate with peers across NG Sectors to share information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

RMF

ITIL

CISM

CISSP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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 of 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 Classified Solutions team is seeking a Senior Manager to support information system lifecycle activities.

The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at one of the following locations: Elkton, MD Linthicum, MD Northridge, CA Plymouth, MN.

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 of this role:

• Maintain a culture of ownership and accountability to build and maintain a high performing team.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for IT and Cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure that the tools and processes you implement provide clear visibility into work and facilitate effective assignment and prioritization.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for managers and new leaders.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity and IT standards, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, execute, and report on several organizational metrics designed to ensure 100% compliance with Government regulations.
• Lead and support customer inspections and related activities.
• Collaborate with peers within Classified Solutions and other NG Sectors to promote active information sharing.
• Provide functional leadership to managers and staff.

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, full-time at one of the four Northrop Grumman sites referenced above.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, or Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience.
• 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.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) as a condition of continued employment.
• The ability to maintain all required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or an information technology related field.
• ITIL, Agile, CISM, or CISSP certification.
• Demonstratable management and leadership experience.
• Experience and familiarity with IT infrastructure (i.e., virtualization, networking, datacenter architecture, and/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.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $263,200.00 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. 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.

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