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Deployable Manager Information Systems Engineering 1- Top Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Top Secret
$112,600 - $169,000
Unspecified
IT - Software
Beale AFB, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager, Information Systems Engineer (level 1) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our NG organization. This role is located in Beale, CA.

In this role, you will provide objective-oriented direction and work assignments to team members, utilizing management guidelines and general policies of the NG program, as well as supporting other CA sites. You will act as a Control Account Manager (CAM), managing information system functions for planning, optimization, configuration, and integration of diverse Information Technology (IT) disciplines. You will also manage one or more information systems functions for a specific user group/functional area for a site, or the entire organization.

Responsibilities include:
  • Analysis, selection and modification of application software, installation of network hardware and software, and database management and integrity.
  • Being the Subject Matter Expert of the user group for practical application of system characteristics.
  • Coordinating delivery of services to user groups and ensures IT service is uninterrupted.
  • Selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
  • Maintaining a trained and ready staff capable of working across programs to provide surge support as necessary.
  • Preparing proposals and Bases of Estimates and managing to a Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Interpreting SOW to find most effective and efficient way to assist customers in finding solutions, both common and innovative.
  • Coordination and collaboration with customers, peer group managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Responsiblility for developing training and career development pathways for assigned staff. Preparing and standardizing processes to improve how we do business and trains staff to do the same.
  • Analysis, selection, and modification of Hardware, Software, Network and desk top solutions, RF Communications, and specialized IT systems.
  • Requires experience and practical application of diverse IT solutions, operations, Configuration management and data documentation.
  • Management, operation, and sustaining complex IT systems to the customer.
  • Selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.


As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science in an Information Systems discipline with at least 6 years of applied relevant professional / military experience. In lieu of formal education, a HS Diploma or equivalent and at least 10 years of applied relevant professional / military experience may be considered.
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Third Class Flight Physical Certification.
  • Must be able to attain and maintain a DoDI 8570 certification
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays and weekends.
  • Must be able to support shift work and/or rotating weekend/night work schedule as determined by business needs
  • Must meet medical requirements for worldwide travel.
  • Must have and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 120 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements to include required immunizations and vaccinations.
  • Must have good understanding of Earn Value Management System (EVMS)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with the following, preferred:
    • Solaris 10
    • Unix Operating Systems and Principles
    • UNIX/Linux design and implementation
    • All Windows Server and Desktop versions
    • Active Directory, WINS, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL
    • Oracle RAC
    • Microsoft SMS and SCCM 2007
    • Windows Deployment Services implementation and management
    • Redundant offsite storage capabilities, implementation and management
    • Wide Area (WAN) and Local Area (LAN) networking
    • Microsoft SMS and SCCM 2007
    • Group policy design, testing and implementation
    • Netware Directory Services
    • High Availability Clustering Solutions
    • Exchange design and implementation
    • Agile


Primary Level Salary Range: $112,600.00 - $169,000.00

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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Job Category
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Clearance Level
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