Sentinel LS Systems Engineering Section Manager 2 - 19374

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
139K-209K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manage Systems Engineering group and act as Control Account Manager for the Support Equipment OU SEIT scope. Oversee IMS, EVMS compliance, EACs, risks, change packages, and BOE/ROM development. Split role between technical program work (~80%) and functional people management (~20%), leading engineering initiatives, integration & test activities, and coordinating with leadership and business management.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 looking for a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to be located in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What You Will Get To Do:

Perform as the control account manager (CAM) for the entire Support Equipment Operating Unit (OU) SEIT organization scope, managing a 1500-line Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), managing at least 8 control accounts, and hundreds of millions of dollars in scope. The CAM would understand the tasks each team is performing, ensure EVMS compliance, and build relationships between the team, segment leadership, and the business management office.

The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the full cost account lifecycle including managing EAC, risks, change board packages, rolling waves, presenting to leadership, writing VARs and other CAM activities. In addition to the primary CAM role, this role will often be asked to lead a small team performing special engineering initiatives to investigate efficiencies or perform short-term high-priority work, such as lead rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) and basis of estimate (BOE) development.

This position is a dual-role manager position, involving balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a Systems Engineering group of up to 10 engineers while maintaining a technical baseline of performance on program work. The candidate will spend ~20% of their time on functional/organizational support and ~80% of their time on systems engineering technical program work. Functional management involves, but is not limited to, organizational administrative activities and helping employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program responsibilities will be dependent upon programmatic technical work.

This leadership opening is in Roy, Utah with up to 10% travel on occasion.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8+ years of related technical experience or Masters Degree with 6+ years of related experience

• At least 1 year experience of Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• 2 years of Systems Engineering and/or Integration & Test experience.

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time (< 1 yr), as determined by the company, to meet its business needs.

• Experience generating and/or reviewing cost estimates, BOE documentation, or ROM development

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• CAM Certification. 2 years EVMS experience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• 4+ years of both Systems Engineering AND integration and test processes.

• Experience with the following tools: CAMEO, DOORS, Confluence, JIRA, MS Project, and Primavera.

• Demonstrated experience or roles leading technical teams, a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

• An understanding of Earned Value (EV) methodologies and their role in the work performed.

• Demonstrated work experience developing proposal inputs.

• Experience with Agile development using Atlassian Products such as JIRA, Confluence, etc.

• Ability to operate independently with little to no supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customers.

• Demonstrated work experience with support equipment, sustainment activities, ICBM programs and/or strategic weapons programs.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SAP, and/or SCI access.

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8+ years of related technical experience or Master's Degree with 6+ years
  • At least 1 year experience of Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • 2 years of Systems Engineering and/or Integration & Test experience
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (investigation within last 6 years)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period (< 1 yr)
  • Experience generating and/or reviewing cost estimates, basis of estimate (BOE) documentation, or rough order of magnitude (ROM) development
  • CAM Certification
  • 2 years EVMS experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • 4+ years of both Systems Engineering AND integration and test processes
  • Experience with CAMEO, DOORS, Confluence, JIRA, MS Project, and Primavera
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or projects and driving schedule performance
  • Understanding of Earned Value methodologies and their role in program management
  • Demonstrated work experience developing proposal inputs
  • Experience with Agile development using Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Ability to operate independently with little to no supervision
  • Demonstrated work experience with support equipment, sustainment activities, ICBM programs and/or strategic weapons programs
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SAP and/or SCI access

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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