CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grummans Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. Northrop Grummans Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking an experienced Digital Engineering & Digital Manufacturing Deployment Lead to work with a dynamic team that provides IT/digital leadership and direction with an emphasized focus on the Eastern Region Engineering and Manufacturing & Operations organizations which supports all Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test, Production Engineering and Operations, and Facilities.  This position will be located in our Dulles VA facility.  We will consider candidates that could be located in our Linthicum MD or McLean VA facilities as well (with regular travel to our Dulles VA campus).

Role and Impact:

• Coordinate all aspects of implementing innovative information technology (IT) solutions that deliver value and enable Engineering and Manufacturing & Operations partnerships for greater efficiency.
• Lead IT strategic planning and IT implementations, as well as coordinate with other Space sector CIDO Operations teammates supporting day-to-day IT activity across the supported functions.
• Work closely with other Functions and Shared Services teams, including Engineering SEIT/Vehicle/Software/Electronics, Physical Security, InfoSec/Cyber Security, Infrastructure Services, IT Operations and Application services, etc. to securely deploy, maintain and optimize IT services that enable all Eastern Region Engineering and Manufacturing & Operations.
• Interact with members of the Eastern Regional Engineering and Manufacturing & Operations organization to optimize IT strategies in support of the organizations goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership over IT & digital activities supporting a portfolio of various networks, including strategy development, budget and cost management, proposal development, product and service acquisition and delivery to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries and high level of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with project teams and resource managers to ensure delivery of requirements are met, changes are documented, and systems are developed, integrated, tested and deployed.
• Resolve competing demands related to project scope, schedule, cost, customer satisfaction, and quality and ensure compliance with organizational processes and procedures.
• Apprise CIDO management of status, customer satisfaction, and risks that might affect program performance to ensure team success.
   

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related field with 7+ years of relevant professional experience in support of Software Development, Information Technology, or Engineering and Manufacturing – OR – Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience in support of Software Development, Information Technology, or Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to provide strategic direction regarding IT products, processes, applications and technology.
• Experience managing cross functional teams, leading projects, budgets and schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, and presentation).
• Ability to travel up to 10.
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Willingness to obtain a Polygraph as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application.
• Experience with IT Program Management in a dynamic environment.
• Experience managing COTS software portfolios.
• Experience in Project or Program Management with the ability to support multiple projects concurrently based on priority and criticality.
• Experience with Key Northrop Grumman standard engineering and manufacturing toolsets (e.g. Cameo for MBSE, Augment Reality for Shop Floor, Dashboarding/Data Analytics Tools such as Tableau, Mechanical CAD like NX and/or CREO, etc.).

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience successfully collaborating and team building across multiple domains.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize, plan, and execute work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality results.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:  https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $219,800.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.