Sentinel (GBSD) Manager Network Engineering 2 – 9474

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.   

  

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager Network Engineering 2.  This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.  

  

The Manager Network Engineering designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

What You’ll Get To Do:  

• System and component level analyses of complex systems 
• Ability to work with multiple organizations to accomplish program objectives
• Project planning and coordinating work that includes budget forecasting  
• Research, analysis, system design and development of communication systems Hardware procurement and technical oversight with suppliers  
• Prepare and present to stake holders detailed status reports regarding the state of the program and individual projects.    
• Work with multiple teams to ensure that the team’s goals and responsibilities are being tracked and reported accurately.  
• Effectively organizing the work efforts of multiple teams and running Scrum meetings 
• Experience managing human resources to accomplish mission objectives.  

  

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 and 6 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Must have a DoD Secret level security clearance adjudicated within the last 6 years prior to commencement of employment
• Experience with schedule management, risk management and performance management
• Experience working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles and execution of large projects
• At least 2 years of demonstrated work experience leading a project or driving performance against a schedule
• At least 1 year of experience in testing environments or with test execution efforts
• Experience with industry standards and government procurement processes
• Ability to gain Special Programs Access
• At least 1 year of experience leading projects or cross functional team  

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:  

• A current DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI level security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 6 years
• Precious efforts working across multiple locations, and multiple disciplines.
• Previous Test Network experience
• Proficiency with Tools such as: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Works well in a team environment
• Proficiency in MS Office
• CAM and EVMS experience

Salary Range: $116,200 USD - $174,400 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.