Sentinel Test and Training Qualification/Training Infrastructure SE Manager 3- 20658

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test and Training Infrastructure System Engineering Manager 3 for locations including Huntsville, AL. You will own infrastructure sites from cradle to grave, act as CAM, and lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering test and training facilities, reporting to the IPT Director.

You will partner with DoD customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets while mentoring engineers and shaping proposals and reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters.
• U.S. Citizen with active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Aerospace or Defense Sector.
• Experience in EVMS.
• Experience in construction execution and weapon system integration.

Responsibilities

• General Ownership: plan, contract, design, and execute test and training sites from cradle to grave.
• Cost & Schedule Management (CAM): develop and maintain EVMS baseline; track cost, schedule, and performance.
• Cross Functional Team Leadership: direct design, construction, and field operations leads.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management: liaison to DoD customers, prime subcontractors, and suppliers; prepare concise briefings.
• Talent Development & Culture: mentor engineers and managers; drive hiring and retention.
• Special Projects & Support: provide expertise for proposals, reviews, audits and ad hoc tasks.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

EVMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Test and Training Qualification/Training Infrastructure System Engineering Manager 3. This position can be located in Roy, UT, Manhattan Beach, CA, or Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance may be provided.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The Test & Training Infrastructure IPT is seeking a senior leader to own the unique infrastructure test and training facilities including planning, design, integration, and execution (i.e. cradle to grave program execution). You will act as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for this work scope, directing a multi-disciplinary team that delivers a sub-set of required Test and Training Sites. The role reports directly to the Test and Training IPT Director and is responsible for meeting aggressive cost, schedule, and performance targets while maintaining close partnership with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ownership - lead the planning, contracting, design, and execution of test and training sites. This is considered a “cradle to grave” ownership role.
• Cost & Schedule Management (CAM) - Develop and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline for the test and training unique infrastructure work scope; track cost, schedule, and performance; drive corrective actions to stay within budget and on time.
• Cross Functional Team Leadership - Direct functional leads for design, construction, and field operations; foster collaboration across the IPT for seamless hand offs between design, integration, and test.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management - Primary liaison to DoD customers, prime subcontractors, and key suppliers; prepare concise briefings and status reports for senior leadership, program reviews, and customer technical panels.
• Talent Development & Culture - Mentor and develop engineers and section managers; drive hiring, training, and retention of top talent; lead initiatives that improve employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Special Projects & Support Provide expertise for proposals, independent technical reviews, audits, and ad hoc assignments that support the Launcher program.

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance and Special Program Access within a period of time, that meets current business needs
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in the Aerospace or Defense Sector.
• Experienced in EVMS
• Experience in construction execution and weapon system integration

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with SMT / Key Partner Subcontractors – Direct work history collaborating with System Man Tech (SMT) partners or analogous prime/secondary subcontractors on launch vehicle or weapon system projects, including joint technical reviews, interface negotiations, and integrated schedule management.
• Engineering Codes & Standards Expertise – In depth knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards (e.g., MIL-STDs, UFCs, NFPA, IBC, etc.) and the ability to apply them to integrate them with Weapon System requirements.
• Facility Cradle to Grave – Experience in DoD MILCON construction from cradle-to-grave execution
• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) / GOCO Experience – Prior participation in Government Owned Contractor Operated programs, with familiarity in government procurement processes and contract clauses.
• Project Management Certifications – PMP, PMI ACP, or Earned Value Management Certification (EVMC) preferred.
• Technical Breadth - Proven ability to lead design engineering and construction execution for complex, high risk systems.
• Collaboration and Partner Management – Strong track record of working with subcontractors, suppliers, and DoD customers to resolve technical and schedule challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication; demonstrated capability to present technical status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership, customers, and partners.

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $289,600.00

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.