Launch Support System Software Manager 2 - 2835-2

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Launch Support System Software Manager 2.  This position will be located in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

 What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Develop, and document Software Specifications and Verification Methodology.
• Oversee the development, deployment, test and operations of all LSS Software
• Support development and document system level function models and decompositions within model base systems engineering tool suites.
• Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for system
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness and compliance of the test program
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Manage Control Accounts within assigned scope and budget
• Manager duties to include:
• Demonstrate sound metrics management and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues and solutions. A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and cross-functional management experience is highly desired.
• Responsible for assessing staffing needs, current as well as projected and working with the respective team leads to address those needs.
• Work with the program software manager and leads in establishing personal program and functional goals as well as performing performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.
• Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support and achieve key mission priorities
• Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance
• Collaborate with peers and direct management in resource planning and hiring activities
• Work with Atlassian application suite and other pipeline tools as needed

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 

• Paid Time Off 

• Health & Wellness Resources 

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 6 years of relevant experience, Master's Degree and 4 years of experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• 2+ years’ experience with phases of the software development life cycle and Agile software development.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Strong experience leading teams and training others.
• Experience with individual contributor performance assessments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict pot