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Sentinel Systems Security Engineering Section Manager 2 - 13064-1

Roy, UT

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineering Section Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel program. This can be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT.  Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You Will Get To Do:
The selected candidate will be responsible for a Systems Security Engineering (SSE) discipline Section within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Specialty Systems Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Specialty Systems Engineering Department Manager.
As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend approximately 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom (FHR) responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment on an SDS project or IPT.

Primary FHR responsibilities include:
• Provide career mentorship to 10+ SSE team members.
• Manage personnel performance ratings for SSE team members.
• Mentor SSE team members on career pathway development and goal setting.
• Conduct training for SSE team member process familiarization.
• Build staffing plans for SSE team member role placement.
Primary Technical Responsibilities include:
• Communicate complex technical issues and solutions to SSE team members and management.
• Manage SSE team member task allocation, provide technical oversight, direction.
• Allocate resources to meet time, cost, and schedule.
• Communicate with the Functional Homeroom (FHR) to establish standardized SSE processes.
• Conduct Earned Value Management for all SSE cost accounts in conjunction with Cost Account Management (CAM).
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related systems engineering experience
• Managing people preferred
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the 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 need
• 1 year experience in budgeting or managing Cost Accounts.
• 1 year experience in performing STPA-Sec.
• 1 year experience performing Earned Value Management (EVM).
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Experience briefing high level leadership on complex issues.
• Understanding Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure.
• Experience conducting threat analysis and protection initiatives.
• Experience in engaging with the intelligence community, utilizing databases, and performing research and analysis.
• Experience with Program Protection and Supply Chain Risk Management.
• Active Top-Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years and ability to obtain SAP access.
• At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $230,800.00The 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.PDN-a0723bed-ef35-4765-b6c2-7a96af3fd299
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Space Systems is seeking a Systems Security Engineering Section Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel program. This can be located in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT.  Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You Will Get To Do:
The selected candidate will be responsible for a Systems Security Engineering (SSE) discipline Section within the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Specialty Systems Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Specialty Systems Engineering Department Manager.
As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend approximately 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom (FHR) responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment on an SDS project or IPT.

Primary FHR responsibilities include:
• Provide career mentorship to 10+ SSE team members.
• Manage personnel performance ratings for SSE team members.
• Mentor SSE team members on career pathway development and goal setting.
• Conduct training for SSE team member process familiarization.
• Build staffing plans for SSE team member role placement.
Primary Technical Responsibilities include:
• Communicate complex technical issues and solutions to SSE team members and management.
• Manage SSE team member task allocation, provide technical oversight, direction.
• Allocate resources to meet time, cost, and schedule.
• Communicate with the Functional Homeroom (FHR) to establish standardized SSE processes.
• Conduct Earned Value Management for all SSE cost accounts in conjunction with Cost Account Management (CAM).
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related systems engineering experience
• Managing people preferred
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the 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 need
• 1 year experience in budgeting or managing Cost Accounts.
• 1 year experience in performing STPA-Sec.
• 1 year experience performing Earned Value Management (EVM).
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Experience briefing high level leadership on complex issues.
• Understanding Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure.
• Experience conducting threat analysis and protection initiatives.
• Experience in engaging with the intelligence community, utilizing databases, and performing research and analysis.
• Experience with Program Protection and Supply Chain Risk Management.
• Active Top-Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years and ability to obtain SAP access.
• At least 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $230,800.00The 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.PDN-a0723bed-ef35-4765-b6c2-7a96af3fd299

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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.

© 2025 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.

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Sentinel Systems Security Engineering Section Manager 2 - 13064-1
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