Systems Engineering Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.  We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Front-Line Manager), 100% on-site at our Bethpage location. This position is a dual role encompassing both functional management and technical performance and will be responsible for the supervision of a Systems Engineering team. What You’ll get to Do: As an integral part of our Engineering & Sciences leadership team you will provide both engineering functional leadership and technical project execution leadership while overseeing approximately 10-15 engineers. Individuals in this team work across several programs with operations in Bethpage, NY. In this Systems Engineering Manager 2 role, you will also be expected to perform productive (direct charge) work on programs in addition to functional management duties. It is anticipated that given the size of this team, the candidate will spend ~80% of their time on programs in a technical/leadership role, and ~20% of their time in the functional role. This leader must be able to create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains, and enables a high performing workforce. Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead team of systems engineers performing direct work on multiple programs based on goals, objectives, and company policies. • Provide engineering staffing to programs. • Ensure adherence to established engineering processes. • Manage workload forecasting, hire/develop new engineering talent. • Prepare, manage, and conduct Quarterly Connections. • Support compensation planning. • Support and lead engineering organization efforts aimed towards skill and career development; continuous improvement; and growth. • Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms and sectors. • Ensure training to staff on Engineering Tools required to support their programs. This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.  Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Ph