Advanced Programs Systems Engineering Manager Security Clearance

Position: Advanced Programs Systems Engineering Manager 3- 18257 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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 Systems Engineering Manager 3 to support Advanced Programs. This position can be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
* This role is contingent upon contract award. What You'll Get To Do:
The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

- Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and test teams to define calibration, maintenance, and sustainment requirements for fielded systems and equipment.

- Oversee preparation, review, and approval of technical handbooks and maintenance documentation for adequacy and compliance with DoD standards.

- Manage proposal and acquisition support activities, including cost estimating, schedule baselines, and risk assessments.

- Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinate staff, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring technical adequacy.

- Conduct and supervise maintainability demonstrations and field-support assessments, integrating customer feedback into improvement actions.

- Develop and implement logistics support strategies, including tool and test equipment provisioning, calibration, and sustainment planning.

- Serve as primary liaison with internal stakeholders and external customers, delivering logistics briefings and participating in technical meetings.

- Monitor program performance metrics, identify schedule or cost variances, and recommend corrective actions.

- Interpret and recommend updates to department policies and operating procedures affecting logistics and sustainment functions. Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
* Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

* Educational Assistance

* Life Insurance

* Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

* Paid Time Off

* Health & Wellness Resources

* Employee Discounts
This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. You'll Bring These

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master's degree with 6 years of related experience - Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.

- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

- 10+ years of experience in strategic planning for defense acquisition programs, preferably missile or aerospace systems.

- Direct…