Sentinel Integrated Functional Capability; IFC System Engineering & Integration; SEI Manager

Job Title

Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) System Engineering & Integration (SEI) Lead – Systems Engineering Manager 3.

Roy, Utah (SDS Division). This position may offer a competitive relocation package.

• Stand up the IFC‑SEI Team within the System Integration & Sustainment Directorate and lead IFC strategic vision.
• Derive level 1 and 2 requirements and coordinate the development and execution of IFC major milestone events across multiple program BUs.
• Collaborate closely with Integrated Product Teams responsible for hardware, software, and system design to identify system functions for incremental delivery and define hardware and software configuration with program timing.
• Support the evolution of multiple products starting with an overarching Strategic IFC Plan and detailed IFC plans and schedules.
• Guide the development effort of an IFC until certification that the integrated set of products meets functional and performance requirements.
• Grow technical breadth across a broad portfolio of mission threads and apply lean‑agile, model‑based frameworks.
• Perform Control Account Management and Risk Management duties.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and manage executive interactions on a daily basis.

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of related experience; 6 years with a master’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation close date within the past six years.
• Direct experience in major systems engineering design or integration activities (e.g., SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, System Test, or System Activation).
• Experience presenting to internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Special Program Access.
• 3+ years of leadership or program management experience.
• Control Account Manager or Work Package Lead experience.
• Functional Management experience.
• Ability to manage concurrent efforts and staffing requirements.
• Experience in developing Basis of Estimates and risk management.
• Experience with ICBM programs, Agile methodologies, Integrated Functional Capability process, and Model‑Based Engineering.
• Proven team leadership in program integration, operations, proposals, or capture efforts.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• 9/80 standard work schedule.

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