Northrop Grumman

Manager Systems Administration 1

Northrop Grumman$95K — $142K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship is required
  • Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
  • 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of experience with a Master's Degree
  • Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to lead a diverse team
  • Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team within the Tampa Engineering & Sciences department
  • Coordinate staffing and recruitment activities for program support
  • Perform systems administrative support and manage technical activities
  • Accountable for project status reviews and quality execution
  • Provide leadership to ensure effective implementation of best practices
  • Support continuous improvement and skills growth strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 9/80 work schedule availability
  • Relocation assistance may be available
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Information Systems Manager 1 will support the Tampa site programs in developing and managing program activities across various active projects / programs.

The work is unique, challenging and rewarding. Most of all, it is work that makes a difference.

The functional manager will lead a team working within the Tampa Engineering & Sciences (E&S) department. The successful candidate will lead direct report employees to accomplish organizational goals, deliver program results, and align with company policies. Specific responsibilities include coordinating programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and compensation, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary. The manager is responsible for periodic review, update, and definition of technical process documents

The manager will be expected to provide and perform systems administrative support to the team. It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between technical and functional management duties will be on average approximately 80% technical / 20% functional. The direct program support may include technical activities such as IPT leadership and/or any other appropriate technical function.

Functional management responsibilities include staffing support/allocation, performance and compensation management, and career goals development.
  • Supporting operational execution to include network administrator coordination, deployment/sustainment activities, and development/adherence of policies and standards.
  • Accountable to stakeholders and program managers for project status reviews, impediments / roadblock resolution, and the overall product quality execution.
  • Partnering with the program management office to ensure successful execution while accounting for cost, schedule, and resources management targets.
  • Providing leadership to the team to ensure that best practices as well as the applicable processes and procedures are fully and adequately implemented.
  • Supporting the implementation of sustainable continuous improvement.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of a critical skills growth strategy focused on building world class execution teams.

The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, quick response, work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and possess the ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple teams across all technical levels. The candidate must be able to lead the way to maintain and develop creative solutions to complex problems.

Basic Qualifications:
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance
  • 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of experience with a Master's Degree
  • Experience with U.S. Government contracts or defense systems
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching
  • Proven ability to represent organizational capabilities to customers and stakeholders


Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree
  • Broad technical background across IT, software development, and cybersecurity
  • The ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Three+ years of experience leading teams of 6 or more.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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