Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2 - CS IFC 4.0 -18966

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead the IFC 4.0 integration and execution across CS units. The role reports to the SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager and guides a team of engineers, balancing mentorship with technical leadership on IFC 4.0.

Requires a STEM degree with 8+ years (or 6+ with a Master’s), U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance; Sentinel Program Access on Day 1; experience with the Sentinel Weapon System and RIO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of related experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance and recent investigation date (last 6 years).
• Sentinel Program Access on Day 1 is required.
• Experience with the Sentinel Weapon System is required.
• Experience with RIO management is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IFC 4.0 through all development stages across CS.
• Act as primary IFC 4.0 liaison to other BUs and customers.
• Provide clear commander’s intent and monitor risk for IFC execution.
• Oversee a Systems Engineering Section and report to the SDS SE Department Manager.
• Mentor and support a Section of 8–12 engineers; balance 20% mentorship with 80% technical leadership.

Skills

Program management

Engineering execution

Cross-functional liaison

Mentorship

Earned Value Management

Strategy to schedule

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

Sentinel Weapon System

RIO management

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to be located in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Do

• The Command Systems (CS) IFC 4.0 Lead reports to the CS Increment 1 Lead within the CS Business Unit under the CS Special Projects Organization. They are responsible for managing the execution of the IFC through all stages of development and across each Operating Unit within CS.
• Act as CS\'s primary IFC 4.0 liaison to other BUs and the Customer base, providing a strong strategic vision at the intersection of program management and engineering execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Provide clear commander\'s intent for the IFC, consistently assess risk posture against the IFC execution, oversee the integration of the IFC, and provide regular status to Senior Leadership.
• Oversee a Systems Engineering discipline Section within the SDS Systems Engineering organization and report directly to an SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager.
• Provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room team (Section) of typically 8 to 12 Individual Contributors, focusing on personnel performance management, process familiarization and training, and staffing on projects.
• As a Section Manager, allocate roughly 20% of effort to Functional Homeroom responsibilities and 80% to IFC 4.0 technical assignment leadership.

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off. A relocation package may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in STEM and a minimum 8 years of related experience, or Master\'s degree with 6 years of related experience
• U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Sentinel Program Access on Day 1
• Experience with the Sentinel Weapon System
• Experience with RIO management

Nice to Have

• Experience as a functional leader or mentor for junior engineers
• Experience with the IFC process
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience translating a strategy into an executable schedule
• Experience interfacing across organizations and customers to drive program outcomes
• Experience leading/managing a team
• Knowledge of the EMD lifecycle; from requirements and architecture development through design and test to deployment

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

The salary range represents a general guideline; other factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions are considered in offers. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may apply. Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director roles. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, holiday pay, and PTO.

Additional Information

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the job posting date, but may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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 positions with government clearance and certain restricted roles.