RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Software Manager 2.  This position will be located in Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

The candidate will be responsible for allocating 20% of their time to Functional Homeroom Support to include activities such as: assessing staffing needs, supporting recruitment activities, career development recommendations, mentoring, discipline, as necessary. The selected candidate will allocate the remaining 80% of their time dedicated to performing SCRUM Master functions, requirement development, Software Development, and technical responsibilities, which are based on mission needs. This role may include Cost Account Management duties.

This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as program responsibilities.

This role will also:

Set and promote high standards for engineering developmentFoster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.Partner with engineering and program management peers to assure a balanced and efficient assignment of resources to support and achieve key mission prioritiesCoach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performanceCollaborate with peers and direct management in resource planning and hiring activitiesPerform software engineering technical tasks as defined by the program support team

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k 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 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of software development experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeMust have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needMinimum 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against a schedule.Experience in software development using languages such as C++, JavaScript, SQLExperience with Agile principles, AGILE certificationExperience leading Software Engineering teams          

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

An active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeExperience with individual contributor performance assessmentsExcellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skillsStrong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risksOperates independently with limited to no supervision, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, peers, and customersAble to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plansExperience with MBSE and development of UML designPrior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnelExperience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead or integrated program teamDemonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing prioritiesExperience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needsAbility to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgroundsDemonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situationsDiverse Software development experienceExperience enforcing software development processes

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Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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 current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.