RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture is a part of everything we do and 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 Part Of History, They Are Making History.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for two Department Managers to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. These positions are in Colorado Springs and Schriever Space Force Base, CO.
This position is Contingent on Program Funding
Position Overview:
As part of the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC), there are many opportunities to support the U.S. Missile Defense System through the development of modeling and simulation applications and Threat products used in Warfighter training and exercises, concept evaluation, developmental engineering, testing and verification, and assessment. The selected Department Managers will support either the Warfighter Simulation and Services (WSS) team, producing modeling and simulation applications, or the Threat Products and Services (TPS) team, producing threat products. These are dual-role positions encompassing both functional management and technical performance within the program. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance and the ability to manage other managers. He/she will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in collaborating with and leading engineering teams.
Qualified candidates must have, or be able to obtain within 30 days, a position within the SWDC program, preferably a technical or SAFe leadership position.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience
Working knowledge of Agile and SAFe development methodologies
Working knowledge of Software Development and Support Functions such as Configuration Management, Data Management, and Quality Assurance
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
This position requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline
Experience leading other managers
Excellent time management
Certifications: Agile Scrum, SAFe
Understanding of Modeling and Simulation (M&S), specifically for ballistic missile systems
Knowledge of software design and performance in IT infrastructures, networks, and cloud solutions
Experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence)
Current technical or SAFe leadership position on SWDC
Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SSBI (SCI eligibility)
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
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.
