Sentinel IFC Software Factory Manager

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required:

Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 50% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an IFC Software Factory Manager 3 to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, AL.

• Lead IFC execution teams throughout the entire lifecycle (design, planning, executing, and completing IFCs through IFC Certification).
• Manage and approve IFC artifacts and deliverables.
• Lead the IFC technical team—both internal and suppliers—in architecture, incremental feature definition, requirements, interfaces, and informal testing on target hardware.
• Coordinate with external customer teams and suppliers.
• Prepare and present executive‑level materials, including status updates, decision briefs, and strategic communications to support leadership awareness and decision‑making.
• Serve as a liaison between NG and supplier teams to remove roadblocks, improve collaboration, and accelerate delivery of supplier SW/HW for the IFC.
• Participate in Risk/Opportunity Management and Board Reviews for the IFC.
• Lead IFC Design Reviews.
• Lead IFC Strategic Plan, Process Manual, and Detailed Descriptions (architecture).
• Lead development of Feature Roadmaps.

• 8 Years with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; 6 Years with a Master’s Degree or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP).
• Experience with technical problem solving and systems engineering support across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience successfully applying engineering processes and procedures to complex development and production efforts.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse engineering teams and attracting, recruiting, and developing top talent.
• Experience collaborating and executing on large and complex systems engineering or integration efforts.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• Experience leading groups of 50+ in a programmatic or technical capacity.
• Experience in leading the planning and execution of Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs).
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $.

Benefits include:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage; 401(k);
Educational Assistance;
Life Insurance;
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions;
Paid Time Off;
Health & Wellness Resources;
Employee Discounts.

Standard work schedule is a 9/80. Employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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