Manager Systems Engineering 2 (Top Secret Clearance)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems (NGMS), our Airborne Multifunction Sensors department of Field Engineering is seeking an experienced Mgr. Systems Engineering 2 for our Advanced Programs team. This is a dual role management position with approximately 80% of the role in direct technical and programmatic activities as well as 20% functional Field Engineering leadership activities.
This position is responsible for leading and developing a diverse technical team, of 15-20 Electrical and Systems Engineering personnel that are located at the NGMS facility in Baltimore, MD and at several customer field locations.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Providing leadership and direction on activities in accordance with organization goals, facilitating team meetings, analyze problems, plan and direct tasks, and providing solutions to ensure proper use of resources and assets.
Responsible for recruiting, training, retention, employee inclusion and engagement
Providing career guidance, goal-setting, policy dissemination
Performance evaluations, compensation evaluations and coordination
Lead staffing, workload planning/forecasting and time charge approval
Establish and maintain effective technical management oversight, collaboration with other technical disciplines and customer (internal/external) communications on multiple programs.
Work closely with managers of other engineering disciplines, program managers and the NGC Global Mobility Office.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance committing to ethics and integrity, and have the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business
Serve as a champion for change within the organization, to achieve competitive advantage for the business.
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
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Science Degree in STEM field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or a MS Degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 6 years related experience
Must have 4 years experience in managing programs/projects to cost and schedule requirements
Must have 4 years experience in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams on complex technical projects
Ability and willingness to travel as required for specific needs. Travel is not expected to be significant (10% or less) but may be required for specific program activities.
U.S. citizenship
Must have a current/active DoD Top Secret security clearance. An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required to start. Must have the ability to obtain special Program clearances. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and program access for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications

Prior Experience as a part of Field Engineering type operation
Prior Radar or Comms systems Integration and Test or System Flight test experience
New Business Proposal experience
Cost Account Manager/Earned Value management knowledge/experience
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management, individual contributors and customers

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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.