Sentinel IFC Manager Systems Engineering Manager 3 - 18540

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Defense Systems is seeking an IFC Manager -Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel Program, located at the SDS headquarters in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL.  Relocation assistance may be provided.

What You Will Get To Do:

As the IFC Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 50-65 systems engineers, software engineers, project managers, and architects across multiple domains and disciplines. The successful candidate should be detail oriented, be able to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines, and be able to communicate clearly with DevStar leadership and external customers.

The selected candidate will provide technical project leadership and drive integration of products across multiple sub-teams. The candidate will be expected to lead the planning, execution, architecture and design, feature development, and metrics of all program Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs). The selected candidate will create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains and enables a high performing workforce.

Expected duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the IFC execution teams in planning, executing, and completing IFCs through IFC Certification.

• Manage and approve IFC artifacts and deliverables.

• Lead the IFC technical team in IFC architecture, incremental feature definition, requirements, and interfaces.

• Lead the Data Analytics and Metrics team in metrics dashboard development and planning and tracking of IFC and program SW execution.

• Coordinate, plan and integrate with the DevStar Build & Integration team, Alpha Integration team, and Emulation/Simulation team.

• Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations outside of DevStar.

• Coordinate with external customer teams.

• CAM/WPL Team for 1.16 (IFC) Software WBS

• Risk/Opportunity Mgmt & Board Reviews (IFC)

• IFC Design Reviews

• IFC Strategic Plan, Process Manual, & DDs

• Feature Roadmaps

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This position’s 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• • Bachelors in Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a Master's degree

• U.S Citizenship is required An active DoD Secret Clearance with active Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

• Experience applying engineering process and procedures to complex development and production efforts.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher

• Experience leading groups of 30+ in a programmatic, or technical capacity.

• High proficiency in technical problem solving and systems engineering support across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams and attract, recruit, and develop top talent.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and execute on large and complex systems engineering or integration efforts.

• Experience in leading the planning and execution of Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs).

• Experience with Incremental Planning & Tracking

• Experience with Integrated Master Schedule & Earned Value Management

• Experience with Atlassian Jira

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $276,500.00

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.