Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly qualified, mission oriented Manager 2 - Systems Engineering.This leadership position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

This role is broadly divided into 2 parts: approximately 25% functional management role and approximately 75% direct charge program role.

Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Lead a section of systems engineers (15-20 personnel)
• Instruct, mentor and champion agile concepts and processes
• Be responsible for hiring, development, training, and retention of section talent.  Hiring will include university and experienced hiring. 
• Provide leadership and direction to team members and manage employee performance (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the organization including employee movement and balancing of resources among programs, and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues.
• Promote the professional development of the Systems Engineering team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and at least 9 years of combined professional / military technical and management experience, or a Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and at least 7 years of combined professional / military technical and management experience.
• Must have experience in at least one of the following areas: Operations Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Mission Integration or Model Based Systems Engineering
• Must have experience leading an engineering team or project
• Must have experience working with AGILE/SCRUM Master, MBSE with CAMEO, DODAF 2.0
• Must have experience working with AFSIM Modeling and SIM
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have experience working in a SAP/SAR environment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Functional Management Experience
• Engineering Management Experience
• Agile project management (manage & prioritize workflow)
• Ability and desire to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance with SSBI, or Active DoD Top Secret with SCI within 4 years of last investigation
• Program access to all major NGAS programs.