RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Cyber and Information Technology Leaders, We Want You!
The Northrop Grumman Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a first level (Level 1) Classified Cyber & Information Technology Manager to lead and supervise a dynamic team of technical professionals. This position is an application management role, and it will require split time between technical duties and functional management. A diverse classified information systems security background is preferred, including the Intelligence Community assessment and authorization process (ICD-503), Special Access Programs (JSIG) and DoD collateral (NISPOM and DAAPM) processes.
The qualified applicant will support operations at our Northrop Grumman campus, and will be required to work on-site, full-time; please note that this is NOT a remote work opportunity.
The Manager will supervise a small team of professionals. The IT team performs network standups, operations, and maintenance of a number of classified networks. The cyber team performs assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment, or enclave, and will identify where those systems and/or networks deviate from the acceptable configuration, enclave policy, or local policy. This position will help the employees establish strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and support obtaining certification and accreditation of systems. The Manager will help drive projects and duties for both IT and Cyber teams while supporting mission activities.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Team Liaison to CIDO leadership for local programs, projects, and taskings.
Team Lead for local SA and Cyber teams (6-10 personnel) for the CIDO organization.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Use good judgement to pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
Work closely with program-assigned systems engineering, software development, and management professionals to ensure that the software lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency.
Ensure environments remain compliant and all associated systems/networks achieve and maintain formal accreditation authorizations from government agencies.
Foster an environment for individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial management, and utilization
Effectively communicate with program management teams, the Enterprise Services Program Management Office Team, the Information Technology Organization, and Industrial Security
The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate a broad set of skills that balance interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities while managing a team of application engineers across a spectrum of programs to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business.
If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!
Basic Qualifications :
Master's degree with 3 years of relevant technical experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant technical experience is required
Experience in at least one of the following areas: System Admin, Cybersecurity, applications management, systems engineering, or software engineering
Experience leading a team or projects
Candidates must have a current TOP SECRET/SCI level security clearance, to include a recent investigation date closed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) program, in order to be considered
Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment
Preferred Qualifications :
The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in a STEM related discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology) and 4 years of technical experience with 1 year as a team lead, supervisor, or manager in a JSIG classified environment
Proven leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate exemplary professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Demonstrate strong team building/collaboration skills
Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills, and excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward)
Demonstrate time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities
Previous experience working in an SAP/SAR environment required
Active SAP/SAR access level
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00
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.
