Sentinel IFC Manager Systems Engineering Manager

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required:

Yes. Clearance type:
Secret.

Required travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an IFC Manager – Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Sentinel Program, located at the SDS headquarters in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance may be provided.

As the IFC Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 50‑65 systems engineers, software engineers, project managers, and architects across multiple domains and disciplines. The successful candidate should be detail oriented, be able to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines, and be able to communicate clearly with Dev Star leadership and external customers.

The selected candidate will provide technical project leadership and drive integration of products across multiple sub‑teams. The candidate will be expected to lead the planning, execution, architecture and design, feature development, and metrics of all program Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs). The selected candidate will create a culture of well‑being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains and enables a high performing workforce.

• Lead the IFC execution teams in planning, executing, and completing IFCs through IFC certification.
• Manage and approve IFC artifacts and deliverables.
• Lead the IFC technical team in IFC architecture, incremental feature definition, requirements, and interfaces.
• Lead the Data Analytics and Metrics team in metrics dashboard development and planning and tracking of IFC and program SW execution.
• Coordinate, plan and integrate with the Dev Star Build & Integration team, Alpha Integration team, and Emulation/Simulation team.
• Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations outside of Dev Star.
• Coordinate with external customer teams.
• CAM/WPL Team for 1.16 (IFC) Software WBS.
• Risk/Opportunity management & board reviews (IFC).
• IFC design reviews.
• IFC strategic plan, process manual, & DDs.
• Feature roadmaps.

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems you are eligible for a robust benefits package including:
Medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); 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 role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Bachelor’s in Science in a STEM field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree. U.S. citizenship is required. An active DoD Secret Clearance with active Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. Experience applying engineering process and procedures to complex development and production efforts.

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields;
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher;
Experience leading groups of 30+ in a programmatic or technical capacity;
High proficiency in technical problem solving and systems engineering support across multiple engineering disciplines;
Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills;
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams and attract, recruit, and develop top talent;
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and execute on large and complex systems engineering or integration efforts;
Experience in leading the planning and execution of Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs);
Experience with Incremental Planning & Tracking;
Experience with Integrated Master Schedule & Earned Value Management;
Experience with Atlassian Jira.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. 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…