DevOps Engineering Manager 2 - NG Space Systems - TS/SCI

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! 

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. 
 

The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) has an immediate need for a Sub-Project Manager (SPM) in the ground systems Software (SW) Configuration Management (SCM) area in support of two large SCI/restricted programs.  These programs include the sustainment of several mission-critical and operational SW product lines as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with the Customer.

As the Configuration Management Sub-Project Manager (SPM), you will:

• Manage a team of approximately 12 SW engineers and configuration analysts 
• Develop, implement and optimize configuration management processes across the programs
• Plan, establish and manage SW configuration baselines
• Support compliance with the Configuration Management plan, focusing on planning, identification, change management, status accounting and verification & audit procedures
• Develop requirements for CM tools used to implement and manage change management processes, integrating with issue tracking systems and continuous improvement activities
• Partner with other Sub-Projects to identify configuration items, manage releases and changes
• Provide detailed metrics to support data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement
• Facilitate and support Change Management Boards
• Conduct and support internal configuration audits
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for CM processes, providing guidance when processes need modification or clarification

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Current SCI access or current DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access prior to start date
• Clear understanding of the role of the SCM team on a software project and the processes and requirements for success
• Strong written skills with proven ability to document and maintain procedures used by the CM organization
• Experience leading a team of SCM professionals, including software engineers and configuration analysts
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Proven track record in process development and leading program or organizational change management initiatives
• Adaptability and excellent prioritization skills in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree(s) in STEM discipline(s)
• Previous CAM experience with ability to use EVMS to manage cost, schedule, and performance
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps processes/tools and, Atlassian tools and virtualized, cloud-based architectures with Scrum Master and Product Ownership experience highly desirable
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation experience with Ansible/Bamboo/GIT tools
• Five or more years of previous management experience as a Deputy SPM or Technical Lead
• Previous Mission One experience is a plus

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.