Section Manager IPT Lead

ngc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Section Manager and CAM/IPT lead to guide a team of engineers on inertial navigation systems at the Woodland Hills, CA site. You will manage staff, align staffing with program milestones, and coordinate with program management, mission assurance, and supply chain to meet commitments.

The role emphasizes cost and schedule control, EVMS mastery, and ensuring engineering quality while collaborating across departments. On-site work and security clearances apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years engineering with BS in STEM; 6+ years with MS; 4+ years with PhD.
• 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and/or test environments.
• 2+ years experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles or as a CAM.
• Experience leading, managing, or supervising engineering staff (e.g., as a functional manager or section lead).

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design, development, test and integration of hardware and software products/subsystems.
• Track and report cost and schedule performance (CAM) for design teams.
• Own the overall technical quality and performance for the engineering content of the scope of work.
• Ensure adherence to sound engineering processes across development, production, testing, and sustainment.
• Present status to program leadership and coordinate with PM, SEIT Lead, Chief Engineer, and IPT leads.

Skills

Staff leadership

EVMS experience

Systems engineering

Cost accounting

Earned Value Management

DoD program experience

Proposal & bid experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

Cameo

PMP Certification

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

The Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

As Section Manager and Cost Account Manager (CAM) / Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead, the candidate will be responsible for:

Managing a staff of engineers and leading the execution of a specific domain of a larger program. Providing guidance to employees in various engineering functional roles focused on executing a defined engineering product development effort. Setting and operating to objectives including cost, schedule, and technical performance of products.

Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with other engineering and operations departments at the Woodland Hills campus. Additionally, the candidates must collaborate with program management, mission assurance, and supply chain to resolve complex issues in a timely and efficient manner to meet program commitments. The product is an inertial measurement and navigation system. This role is on-site in Woodland Hills, CA.

The selected candidate will be responsible for CAM/IPT leadership of a team of technical individuals whose mission is to develop advanced inertial navigation systems. The CAM/IPT lead will be responsible for:

• Overseeing and managing the engineering design, development, test and integration of hardware and software products/subsystems.

• Responsible for tracking and reporting cost and schedule performance (CAM duties) of the Systems Engineering Integration and Test for electrical mechanical design teams.

• Owning the overall technical quality and performance for the engineering content of the assigned scope of work.

• Ensuring that the engineering team is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test, and sustainment in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Serving as the interface to the Program Manager, SEIT Lead, Chief Engineer, and other IPT leads to coordinate IPT technical and programmatic status and issues.

• Serving as the interface to the Engineering Discipline/Department Managers to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support IPT activities.

• Project planning utilizing a resource loaded IMS and aligning to overall program milestones.

• Meeting cost account budget, schedule, and technical performance for scope of work as assigned. Coordinating with cost account manager and understanding of EVMS.

• Coordinates and prepares cost and schedule configuration control board (CCB) packages for baseline change approval

• Managing scope and aligning to contract and statement of work requirements.

• Forming tiger teams to address issues with disciplined root cause and corrective actions.

• Risk management, mitigations, and interface with risk boards.

• Resource plans and forecasting. Product roadmaps.

• Presentations to technical review boards.

• Communication and status reporting to program leadership and management.

As Section Manager, the selected candidate will also be responsible for:

• Managing a team of engineers as their functional supervisor, including hiring and assignment management to meet current and projected program and business demands.

• Partnering with program leadership to meet forecasted needs and ensure the organization has the appropriate skill mix, capacity, and succession pipeline to support near‑term and long‑term objectives.

• Performance management for assigned staff, including setting expectations, conducting regular performance discussions, providing actionable feedback, and supporting quarterly performance reviews.

• Developing, mentoring, and coaching engineers to grow technical depth and breadth, leadership capabilities, and career progression, including creation and execution of individual development plans.

• Cultivating a culture of high-quality engineering work products within the section, including peer reviews, adherence to engineering standards, and continuous improvement of tools, processes, and best practices.

• Fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable team environment aligned with company values and sector objectives.

Minimal travel is expected.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline; 6 years of Engineering experience with Masters; 4 Years with a PhD

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a systems engineering, integration, and/or test environment.

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with experience and training in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application or as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

• Experience leading, managing, or supervising engineering staff (e.g., as a functional manager, section lead, or equivalent).

• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process, from requirements analysis through verification testing.

• Experience with Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD), waterfall, and/or Agile development processes.

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, and Model Based Engineering environments.

• Experience in presenting to various levels of leadership.

• Experience in proposal and new business capture conforming to the FAR and DFAR including bidding.

• Prior team leadership in DoD programs.

• Proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring.

• Proven, effective planning, organizational, and communication skills.

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Section Manager or functional leader, including hiring, performance management, and talent development of engineers.

• Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty.

• Familiarity with Navigation Systems.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Knowledge of/experience in transforming legacy processes to more efficient, streamlined, digital capabilities.

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Doors, Cameo and other project management toolsets.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple tasks

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with outside organizations

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The 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.