Requisition ID: R10170409
Category: Engineering
Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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.We are looking for you to join our team as a Department Manager based out of San Diego, CA. As an Engineering & Sciences Department Manager at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.What You'll Get to Do:The SE Manager 3 will be responsible for the functional management and program assignment of approximately 200 cross-discipline engineering personnel assigned to Emerging Capabilities Development and the Advanced Network Solutions Operating Unit.The candidate’s duties will include:
Conducting performance assessments, staffing, employee development, communication meetings, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight/ approval and other routine personnel issues
Assessing, prioritizing and adjusting staffing to current and projected program needs
Facilitating engineering support, review and approval of Bid & Proposal (B&P) requests
Supporting program gate reviews as the engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing)
Coordinating across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains
Making decisions that impact the organization, operations, and services
Comprehending and analyzing complex problems and developing solutions
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and 9 years of experience or Master's Degree in a STEM field and 7 years of experience
Experience in leading functional engineering teams
Experience in managing an engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) performing contract SOW tasks with responsibility for the planning, execution, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and technical performance
Active DoD Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain higher levels of clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Leading a team of managers
An advanced degree in STEM degree
DoD Top Secret and/or SAP clearance
10+ Years experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Program management experience, ability to effectively influence stake holders across a matrix organization and the customer community
Salary Range: $180,600 - $271,000The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.