Manager Systems Engineering 2 - SEIT Lead

The SEIT Lead is responsible for the system technical design, planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for the program. The SEIT Lead will coordinate the preparation of cost estimates, business plans, work statements and specifications, Contracted Deliverable Requirement Line Items (CDRLs), design reviews PDR and CDR, and technical exchanges with the customer. The SEIT Lead is responsible for system architecture and digital engineering and oversees the Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Software Integration, and Test and manages the system baseline configuration and coordinates with external technical organizations.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Candidate is required to have experience in software development deliverables and processes (SEMP & CSOW)
* Provides management and technical direction to Ground Systems Engineers
* Champions a scaled Agile framework and serves as a Product Manager of SE work products, supporting the individual scrum team POs
* Supports Factory Acceptance Test and government-led System Acceptance Test. (FCA/PCA)
* Defines and maintains architecture modes using Digital Engineering (DE) and MBSE tools to refine CONOPS.
* Provide leadership and review of proposal efforts (e.g., BPEs, CROMs, ECPs)
* Cost account management CAM of SE organization, including forecast monitoring, variance explanations, and cost/schedule lien evaluation and preparation
* Management of Risk and Opportunity processes
* Management of verification activities and coordination with other Project, third-party stakeholders and the customer
* Oversight of GE SE activities, including tracking product deliveries and milestone (PDR, CDR) preparation
* Review of SE generated design reviews, test reviews, Engineering Summaries, I&T milestone chart packages and related documentation
* Provide SE review disposition/impact assessment of change requests
* Coordination with SEIT IPT leads, other GE Project and Program management, and third-party stakeholders
* Manages the Configuration of program products and equipment to digital models.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience
* Current & active DoD secret security clearance
* Candidate is required to have experience in software development deliverables and processes
* Must have demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, coordination, identifying/mitigating risk, and supporting all phases of a development program
* Previous project management experience for technical and schedule milestones
* Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical material to senior management and customers
* Ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills and professional development/mentoring skills
* Must be able to work independently, function in a fast-paced environment, and be flexible to changing direction
* Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of previous management experience as a Deputy APM, SPM, or Technical Lead
* 5+ years of experience performing as a CAM managing cost, schedule, and technical
* Previous program management experience with NG PGS processes on large satellite programs
* Experience with Agile methodologies and Agile EV techniques
* Ideal candidates will have technical background in ground system design, software development, software integration & test, and requirements development and verification
* Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop effective processes
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Salary Range: $156,500 - $234,700
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 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.