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Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman

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IT - Security
Roy, UT (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our 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!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 2 based out of Roy, UT in support of the Sentinel Program.

What You'll get to Do:

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks to fill a Manager Level 2 position in the Engineering and Sciences (E&S), Strategic Cyber organization for our Roy, UT campus. This Manager of Cyber Systems Engineering position is a dual-role management position. The first role is as the E&S Functional Manager for the Cyber Engineering Team supporting the Strategic Cyber portfolio of programs. The second role is performing technical responsibilities for Sentinel Cyber Systems Engineering. This position will report directly to the Mission Systems E&S Manager responsible for the teams supporting engineering efforts across multiple business portfolios within our Networked Information Solutions Division. The position is based in Roy, UT, but will require periodic travel to Northrop Grumman, subcontractor, and customer site locations.

Function Manager duties include:
  • Provide engineering functional oversight for a team of cyber systems engineers; this includes active employee engagement, career development, conducting employee performance reviews, merit planning, mentoring, and training.
  • Promote adherence to our engineering processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure quality work products and reduce risk on the program, champion the tenants of the Mission Systems Engineering Playbook that provides a competitive advantage for our customers.
  • Staffing and workload forecasting; recruit new talent, to include entry-level positions as well as experienced candidates for mid and senior-level positions, to meet staffing commitments.
  • Maintain ongoing awareness and understanding of the Cyber sub-IPT Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and support the Cost Account Manager (CAM) in status and execution support for all technical tasks.
  • Perform other duties as directed.


Cyber Systems Engineering Technical Support to Program:
  • Cyber systems engineering support for assignments
  • Cyber engineering requirement development and derivation for systems
  • Cyber consultation on system development of architecture and design
  • Development of test plans through test execution
  • Perform Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) stereotype application and modeling activities
  • Understand and support the development of authorization package with needed artifacts
  • Interface cross functionally with product line organizations to support the development of cyber protection and cyber survivable products
  • Perform other duties as directed


Basic Qualifications for Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 2 :
  • Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or Computer Science and 8 years of technical experience; Master of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or Computer Science and 6 years of experience; or PhD in an Engineering discipline or Computer Science with 4 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following systems engineering activities for cyber systems:
    • Requirements Engineering
    • Architecture and Design
    • Systems Integration and Test
    • Verification and Validation
    • Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience implementing DoD Risk Management Framework.
  • Proven technical management experience within a program Integrated Product Team (IPT), Research and Development (R&D) or Advanced Systems, technology, and/or functional environments within an Agile environment.
  • Working knowledge of program execution, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.
  • Current DoD 8570 IASAE II Certification (CISSP preferred) and the ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8570 IASAE III certification (CISSP-ISSEP preferred) within six months of hire.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • A current/active DoD Secret clearance.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).


Preferred Qualifications for Cyber Systems Engineering Manager 2:
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS
  • Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools
  • Knowledge of SysML, UML, or other modeling languages
  • Cyber software and/or hardware design
  • Experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirements Specifications, and Interface Description Documents
  • DoD acquisition EMD phase experience
  • Weapon systems development experience


Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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