SEI Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 groundbreaking 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 efforts to invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable commitment to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Our Autonomous Systems Sector is seeking a senior engineering manager to lead our Systems Engineering team.  As a senior SEI Lead you will direct teams of 50 - 150 engineers across sites and through different lifecycle phases.  You'll have a staff of managers and senior engineers and will be responsible for the program technical baseline while ensuring first time quality and executing within cost and schedule.  In addition to executing on current work, you'll work with senior leadership on long range planning and strategic initiatives in order to poise the organization for years of future success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage a team of 50-150 engineers across multiple sites, multiple disciplines
• Responsible for directing technical authority to  deputy chief engineering organization across the Enterprise
• Responsible for directing technical authority to  mission engineering, data analysis and data dissemination across the Enterprise
• Managing systems engineering execution of the cost, schedule, and technical baseline
• Perform Workforce Planning in collaboration with the functional homeroom
• Leading strategies for future enhancements and improvements, with focus on affordability
• Extensive interface and coordination with program management, customer counterparts, and sub-contractors
• Perform Risk & Opportunity Management
• Coaching and mentoring employees within the team
• Leading strategies for Future Enhancements and Improvements with a focus on affordability
• Leading & preparing proposals, and baseline planning for new activities
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. 

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

LEADERSHIP STATEMENT

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and a minimum of 9 years of relative experience or Masters in STEM and 7 years of relative experience.
• Knowledge of SE processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks
• Demonstrated success leading a cross functional teams
• Experience in technical, program or functional management
• Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance
• Ability to receive Special Program Access

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or PhD Degrees
• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Significant experience with Earned Value Management
• 7+ years’ experience in Defense & Aerospace industry
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management”

Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00

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.