Systems Engineering Manager 2 — Frontline Leader, SCI (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites qualified professionals to join the Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role blends frontline program leadership with engineering execution, guiding a team of E100 leaders and collaborating across locations.

Your track record in SEIT/EPM, system architecture, and staffing, plus active Top Secret/SCI clearance, will enable you to drive technical excellence, talent development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics with 8+ years of experience; Masters degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience
• Professional experience in SIGINT, Cyber (Offensive or Defensive), Non-Kinetic, Cryptography, or related mission areas.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience in SEIT/EPM, Chief Engineer, IPT, System Architect, or equivalent, role in capture/program lifecycle phase(s).
• Working knowledge of program execution, technical baseline management, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools.
• Experienced in leading diverse technical teams across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in technical problem-solving, including root cause analysis and solution development.
• A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support C&IS business unit as Engineering Frontline Manager by contributing to C&IS program(s)/captures(s) and providing people leadership for technical leaders in E100 roles (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) through talent development, mentoring/coaching, staffing planning, engagement, retention, and knowledge sharing.
• Contributing technical scope may include (but not limited to): Technical leadership role (e.g. SEIT, Chief Engineer, EPM, IPT/CAM, task order/project /study lead, or similar role).
• Support E&S C&IS BEE Department Manager by ensuring consistent rigor in planning, technical baseline & cost/schedule management, metrics management, and issue resolution as related to engineering execution.
• Develop technical leaders (e.g. CE, SEIT, EPM, IPT, Architects) to ensure business success, while supporting talent pipeline development.
• Oversee general administration for frontline organization, including managing indirect budgets, process improvements, staffing, workload forecasts, EWW.
• Collaborate with other leaders on resourcing programs and meeting competing demands of a diverse business base.
• Collaborate with discipline engineering team members to share best practices and accelerate implementation of Sector standards.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staffing and mentoring

Program execution knowledge

Technical problem solving

Leading diverse teams

SEIT/EPM/Architect roles

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

Northrop Grumman invites qualified professionals to join the Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role blends frontline program leadership with engineering execution, guiding a team of E100 leaders and collaborating across locations.

Your track record in SEIT/EPM, system architecture, and staffing, plus active Top Secret/SCI clearance, will enable you to drive technical excellence, talent development