Northrop Grumman

Staff Information Systems Project Manager

Northrop Grumman$161K — $241K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of experience, Master’s with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required at application.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Experience leading IT projects in high-performance computing and GPGPU architectures.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
  • Proficient in clearly communicating technical approaches and findings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT infrastructure projects across multiple functional areas.
  • Oversee the design, build, integration, and delivery of HPC solutions for SDA missions.
  • Develop and maintain project execution plans and schedules.
  • Coordinate technical and business resources from various engineering disciplines.
  • Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance goals.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Stay updated on advancements in IT, HPC, and cyber security to enhance architectures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package available.
  • Health insurance coverage provided.
  • Life and disability insurance included.
  • Savings plan options offered.
  • Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) available.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Information Systems Project Manager to join a multi-disciplined team responsible for the design, build, delivery, and sustainment of high-performance computer environments. The Information Systems Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the project(s) through design, build, integration, and delivery of high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure supporting a new ground-based radar system for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). This role leads cross-functional Information Technology (IT) and engineering teams, defines technical objectives, and ensures solutions are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with performance and security requirements. This role will be reporting directly to the Compute Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead who is responsible for multiple Information Systems projects and collaborate with peer project managers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead one or more IT infrastructure projects that span multiple functional organizations.

  • Own the infrastructure design, build, integration, and delivery of HPC solutions supporting SDA ground-based radar missions.

  • Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, and milestones.

  • Identify and coordinate technical and business resources across System Administrators, Network Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Software Developers, Cyber Security Engineers, Requirements Engineers, and MBSE Systems Engineers.

  • Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance goals.

  • Apply extensive technical expertise in HPC, RedHat Linux, networking, and cyber security to solve complex problems.

  • Provide technical and analytical guidance; mentor and direct the work of multi-disciplinary team members (~15).

  • Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and solution approaches.

  • Represent the organization as the primary technical contact on assigned contracts and projects.

  • Prepare and deliver clear technical briefings, status updates, and recommendations to internal leadership and external customers.

  • Stay current on advances in IT, HPC, and cyber security and recommend improvements to architectures and processes.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.

  • Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

  • U.S. Citizenship required.

  • Experience leading or managing information technology projects involving:

    • High-performance computing environments

    • GPGPU and multi-node processing architectures

  • Experience with Agile methodologies and execution.

  • Hands-on experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

  • Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate and present technical approaches, trade studies, and findings.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with HPE high-performance computing platforms (e.g., HPE HCP).

  • Strong background in:

    • RedHat Linux administration and integration

    • Networking design and configuration

    • Cyber security and secure infrastructure design

  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex DoD or radar / SDA programs.

  • Familiarity with MBSE and requirements management tools and processes.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00

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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1939
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