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Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems has an opening for a Mgr Systems Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

The Mission Operations Section Manager is responsible for providing functional leadership and direction to approximately 10 to 15 Mission Operations Engineers. The role is dual-hat, responsible for both section management (20% of time) and existing program responsibilities (80% of time). Along with reporting into a program, the Section Manager is also a member of the Systems Engineering organization. The Section Manager will be the functional management point of contact at the programs for the Mission Operations (MO) Department and will support and implement activities for Space Systems initiatives, reporting directly to the MO Department Manager.

The individual selected for this role will be the first point of contact for performance issues on programs involving section members and will make decisions regarding required escalation and resources required for resolution. The job includes management of time keeping, performance reviews, staffing and resources planning, training, and overall engagement for their section.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensuring members have sufficient statement of work, balancing resources among programs, and verifying proper charging practices are followed including time card approval

• Managing member performance, creating and delivering performance evaluations, overseeing the salary review process, and supervising employee development and mentoring efforts (including engagement strategies or corrective actions needed)

• Coordinating with programs to ensure appropriate staffing/destaffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and managing employee movement between programs

• Program review and proposal support of Mission Operations-related SOW

• Meeting indirect budget targets and interpreting higher level guidance for implementation within the organization for process implementation and improvement

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience OR a Master's degree in STEM and 3+ years of engineering experience- Active DoD Secret (or higher) with SSBI and/or current SCI
- Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering and/or Mission Operations

Preferred Qualifications

- MSEE in STEM degree

- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with current SCI

- Prior assignment manager and/or performance management experience

- Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all involved employees

- Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering, Mission Operations and/or Space Systems Programs

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