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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Systems Engineering Manager 2 - CDM Section Manager - R10218589

Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$161K/yr - $242K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. They are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 – CDM Section Manager to oversee section management and program responsibilities, focusing on resource planning, staffing, and process improvement.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform resource planning and staffing; staff development, including skills training and career support; and performance management, including employee goal setting, annual reviews, and issues resolution

Deployment, measurement, and improvement of tailored processes and procedures and supporting product cost reduction strategies

Work with programs to review, assess, and implement requirements

Additionally, the Section Manager should have specific domain expertise in Configuration Data Management (CDM), Software Configuration Management (SCM), and/or Systems Engineering, and experience throughout all phases of a program including conceptual design, design development and integration, production, and sustainment process including verification

Qualification

Configuration Data ManagementSoftware Configuration ManagementSystems EngineeringProcess ImprovementProject ManagementStaff DevelopmentPerformance ManagementDefect Tracking SystemsMIL-HDBK-61B KnowledgeEIA-649 KnowledgeTeam LeadershipTechnical Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR

Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR

PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams and/or project management

Candidate must have active SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date OR

Candidate must have an active DOD Top Secret security clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years, at time of application, and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate's maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and/or PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline

Experience working in a process-oriented environment

Working knowledge of hardware & software configuration control and defect tracking systems

Prior assignment manager and/or functional management experience

Knowledge of Configuration Management industry standards: MIL-HDBK-61B, EIA-649-1, -2, etc

Active Top Secret clearance with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start date

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.