Software Engineering Manager - Manager Level 2 Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineering Manager - Manager Level 2 with Security Clearance
Location: Dulles

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Software Engineering Manager - Manager Level 2 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This Software Engineering Manager role will be approximately 75% program & technical work and approximately 25% functional management work managing a segment of a program or a function. This role is responsible for the direct supervision & management of embedded software staff, and for providing objective-oriented directions to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract

* Assignments received in objective oriented terms

* Full working knowledge of procedures and practices

* Overseeing projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group

* Interpreting and executing policies and procedures that directly impact team performance, morale, and effectiveness

* Recommending modifications to operating policies

* Ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and within budget

* Functioning as an advisor to team members regarding tasks, projects, and operations

* Frequent contacts with internal personnel and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts

* Conducting briefings and participating in technical meetings for internal/external representatives

* Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! 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.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 8+ years of Software related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring - OR - Master's degree of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical area) with 6+ years of of Software related experience with a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and control account monitoring

* No Clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI to meet business needs as required

* US Citizenship required

* Experience in requirements analysis, modeling and simulation, embedded software development, and verification and validation at subsystem and system level

* Demonstrated software engineering, controls, or systems engineering leadership experience, preferably with experience in Space Flight Software or Simulation Software.

* Ability to form strong partnerships to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent discipline areas and program manager leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

* Active TS clearance with current/active SCI [TS/SCI]

* Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline

* Demonstrated excellence in a technical leadership/management role with 15+ team members

* Experience with Earned Value Management

* Working knowledge of Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, processes, and tools

* Demonstrated excellence in requirements analysis, modeling and…