Northrop Grumman Australia · 4 days ago
Mgr Systems Engineering 3
United States-Maryland-Annapolis Junction
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$193K/yr - $290K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company looking for a Manager of Systems Engineering to oversee program delivery and performance. The role involves managing all phases of programs, ensuring cost and schedule adherence, and fostering customer relationships to drive business opportunities.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Develop new business or expand the product line with the customer
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Establishing design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
Creation, review and finalization of the program Statement of Work
Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements
Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines
Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools
Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning
Managing Government/customer supplied property or information (GFE, CFE, etc.)
Managing suppliers to meet program objectives
Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope, and manages change through control board activities
Development and adherence to master plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years, or Master's and 8 years' experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
6 years of professional experience in the defense or aerospace industries
US Citizenship is required in order to meet the security clearance requirement
An active Secret security clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree
TS/SCI Clearance
Experience in multiple types/phases of programs including development, production, logistics support, and systems and services
Prior leadership experience in either functional or program roles
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase