RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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.
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join our Tactical Operation Center - Light (TOC-L) program. The position location will be split between our NG Space Park, Redondo Beach, CA, location, and the supplier location in Costa Mesa, CA. The TOC-L SW Manager will interface with and manage software build deliverables from the supplier organization.
This position is contingent upon program award and/or customer funding. Core responsibilities: - Provides management and technical direction to Ground Systems Engineers
- Champions a scaled Agile framework and serves as a Product Manager of SE work products, supporting the individual scrum team POs
- Supports Factory Acceptance Test and government-led System Acceptance Test. (FCA/PCA)
- Defines and maintains architecture modes using Digital Engineering (DE) and MBSE tools to refine CONOPS
- Provide leadership and review of proposal efforts (e.g., BPEs, CROMs, ECPs)
- Cost account management CAM, including forecast monitoring, variance explanations, and cost/schedule lien evaluation and preparation
- Management of Risk and Opportunity processes
- Management of verification activities and coordination with other Project, third-party stakeholders and the customer
- Review of SW generated design reviews, test reviews, Engineering Summaries, I&T milestone chart packages and related documentation
- Provide SW review disposition/impact assessment of change requests
- Coordination with IPT leads, other GE Project and Program management, and third-party stakeholders
- Manage the Configuration of program products and equipment to digital models
Basic Qualifications: - 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required at the time of application
- Experience in software development deliverables and processes
- Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, coordinating, identifying/mitigating risk, and supporting all phases of a development program
- Previous project management experience for technical and schedule milestones
- Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and present technical material to senior management and customers
- Ability to work independently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with subcontractor management and evolving software trends
Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of previous management experience as a Deputy APM, SPM, or Technical Lead
- 5+ years of experience performing as a CAM managing cost, schedule, and technical
- Previous program management experience with NG PGS processes on large satellite programs
- In-depth experience in SW subcontractor management, including providing constructive feedback, conflict resolution, project planning and scope management, progress tracking and monitoring, risk management, mission and product understanding, agile methodologies, documentation, and organizational skills
- Experience with Agile methodologies and Agile EV techniques
- Ideal candidates will have technical background in ground system design, software development, software integration & test, and requirements development and verification
- Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop effective processes
Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00
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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.