Manager Systems Engineering

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 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as an Engineering Department Manager located in Chantilly, Virginia. This is a dual role encompassing both people leadership and technical performance.

What You’ll Get to Do:

In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that meet our customers' mission requirements and delivery timelines, directly impacting the front lines of SIGINT data processing and Cyber operations. Our commitment to Program Execution and Engineering Excellence drives everything we do.

You will lead a dynamic and high-performing team of more than 100 individual contributors and technical managers. This team plays a crucial role executing programs within the Networked Information Solution division's Strategic Intelligence & Data Exploitation operating unit and supporting emerging capabilities across the Mission Systems sector.

The successful candidate will lead this organization to achieve outstanding program results, will be an effective communicator and problem solver, and will be adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for a balanced skill set that includes interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You should have demonstrated experience leading technical teams throughout the full lifecycle of capability development, along with prior people management experience.

You will own a variety of responsibilities that are essential to the success of our organization including strategic planning, technical execution, and workforce management, ensuring that our team is not only effective but also thriving. This role is split approximately 50% direct work on programs and 50% for functional management and organization leadership. As a leader, you will embody both technical expertise and functional management proficiency.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Exceeding program expectations across cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace that promotes collaboration and innovation.
• Supporting work/life balance for employees to enhance overall job satisfaction and productivity.
• Maintaining adequate staffing levels and managing workloads to efficiently execute program plans.
• Meeting labor base and utilization targets, leveraging strategic hiring and redeployment as necessary.
• Engaging regularly with staff to identify growth opportunities, address deficiencies, and provide necessary training.
• Overseeing compensation and career progression, ensuring that team members are recognized and rewarded for their contributions.
• Creating and maintaining forward-looking processes that align with our strategic goals.
• Facilitating conflict resolution and supporting the career growth of individuals on your team.
• Accountable