RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Space Systems Engineering to work onsite at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO for our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program. We Liaison with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Satellite Control Network (SCN)to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support services to our mission critical customer.  FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS (NRO Operations Squadron) missions.  On FROST we collect performance data on launches for the NRO, Department of Defense (DOD), NASA, and commercial industries.  You will provide the NRO with a single operational and engineering interface to the Satellite Control Network (SCN).

Responsibilities

Work with Space Systems Engineering Leadership developing systems requirements and provide systems engineering solutions.  

End-to-end system executionModernize space and ground systemsDevelop documents and briefings to communicate work status, briefs to government as required.Responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing mgmt guidelines & general policies.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree and 8 years’ experience or a Masters degree with 6 years’ experience or a High School diploma / Equivalent with 12 years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degreeSpace launch or Satellite vehicle launch experiencePlanning, Risk assessments and Risk managmentComptia Security +NRO Comm ExperienceKnowledge of NOPS                  Familiar with Interface Control Documents for communications systems [COMM ICD]Launch support (to include after hours)Top Secret SCI Clearance with a Counter-intelligence Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

SCN experienceGovernment Launch policy and proceduresThorough understanding of Government satellite vehicle launch and orbit interface requirmentsIRON database adminFamiliarity with various antenna systemsKnowledge/admin experience with ESD, MARS, IST, OSR, & DCCKnowledge/admin experience with WANIFKnowledge/admin experience with Nortel/CISCOFACT/Deployable knowledge

Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

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.