Manager Systems Administration 1

Northrop Grumman; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Tampa seeks an Information Systems Manager 1 to lead a dynamic team within the Engineering & Sciences department. You will guide staffing, performance reviews, and career development while aligning with company policies and customer needs.

This role demands strong communication, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage both technical (roughly 80%) and functional (about 20%) duties.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching.
• Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct report employees to accomplish organizational goals and deliver program results.
• Coordinate staffing, recruiting, training, and performance reviews.
• Provide career guidance and counseling to employees as necessary.
• Update and define technical process documents and provide systems administrative support.
• Balance technical (80%) and functional (20%) management duties.
• Include IPT leadership and other technical functions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staffing

Mentoring

Customer/stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Information Systems Manager 1

The work is unique, challenging and rewarding. Most of all, it is work that makes a difference. The functional manager will lead a team working within the Tampa Engineering & Sciences (E&S) department. The successful candidate will lead direct report employees to accomplish organizational goals, deliver program results, and align with company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and compensation, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary. The manager is responsible for periodic review, update, and definition of technical process documents. The manager will be expected to provide and perform systems administrative support to the team. It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between technical and functional management duties will be on average approximately 80% technical / 20% functional. The direct program support may include technical activities such as IPT leadership and/or any other appropriate technical function. Functional management responsibilities include staffing support/allocation, performance and compensation management, and career goals development.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
• 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years of experience with a Master’s Degree
• Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching
• Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree
• Broad technical background across IT, software development, and cybersecurity
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Three+ years of experience leading teams of 6 or more.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has over 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values

The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility

At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00

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.