Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Training Devices Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Training Devices integrated Product Team (IPT). The Training IPT is responsible for developing a comprehensive training solution for the Sentinel weapon system, including training course materials and training devices. This role is based at the Roy Innovation Center in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package
What You Will Get To Do:
-Translate user/mission requirements into hardware technical specifications
-Support management of requirements traceability, verification, and validation throughout the product lifecycle
-Establish and maintain vision for technical direction to ensure work priorities and requirements align with clear tasking among the IPT
-Manage a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, software developers, administrative support and technicians through design, build, test and delivery of training devices
-Interface with the Air Force customer and NG leaders
-Prepare and deliver formal data packages to include: briefings, status reports, and technical presentations
-Execute program using sound program management practices including task/milestone scheduling, risk/opportunity management and budget control using Earned Value Management (EVM) as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
-Lead development and processing of contracts related processes and document including statements of work, estimates and proposals
-Be responsible for hiring, development, training and retention of talent within the IPT
-Responsible for day to day operation of the IPT including balancing employee workload among simultaneously operating projects and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions 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 a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related experience, or 6 years with Masters
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Top Secret Clearance, Special Program Access (SAP/PAR)
- Experience on a development program such as ICBM new, modification or development
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Trainer solutions development, requirements and verification, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and budget management as a CAM
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Prior Functional Management Experience to include ability to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports
- Experience leading an engineering team and project
- Experience with Agile principles to include the AGILE/SCRUM Master role
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of combined technical and management experience; 7 years of combined technical and management experience with a STEM master’s degree.
- Experience developing and delivering training devices
- Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence
- Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or related MBSE tools/principles, DOORS, and DODAF 2.0.
- CAM/EVMS certified, internal corporate or a commercial/institutional organization
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00The 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 a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an initial Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).
- Experience on a development program such as ICBM development, modification, or new development.
- Experience in trainer solutions development, requirements and verification, Model Based Systems Engineering, or budget management as a Control Account Manager.
- Functional management experience, including coaching and providing performance feedback to direct reports.
- Experience leading an engineering team and project.
- Experience with Agile principles, including serving as an Agile or Scrum Master.
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 9 years of combined technical and management experience, or a STEM master’s degree and 7 years of combined technical and management experience.
- Experience developing and delivering training devices.
- Familiarity with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.
- Knowledge and experience using CAMEO or related MBSE tools, DOORS, and DODAF 2.0.
- CAM/EVMS certification from an internal corporate or commercial/institutional organization.
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