Cyber Software Engineering Department Manager III

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Salary
$175,500–$263,300 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $219k
$114k most similar roles pay here $279k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $146,184–$212,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $219k versus about $179k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Software Engineering Department Manager III

The Cyber Software Engineering Department Manager 3 is a dual-role position within the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity division that combines people leadership with direct technical performance. This role involves managing an offensive cyber engineering team supporting multiple programs and initiatives while ensuring personnel meet specific technical requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include staffing, workload forecasting, mentoring, career development, and performing hiring manager duties such as drafting requisitions and identifying rotational opportunities. The candidate will spend at least half of their time on technical performance tasks related to offensive cyber software development. Required competencies include strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred technical expertise includes application software development, graphical user interface design, web applications, embedded software, and software security. This role addresses critical challenges in the domain of offensive cyber engineering for military and intelligence customers.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team supporting multiple programs, projects, and initiatives within the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity division.
  • Provide direct performance feedback and career development mentoring to team members.
  • Perform technical leadership tasks and engineering oversight for at least 50% of the role's time.
  • Ensure the offensive cyber engineering team meets all technical requirements for supported programs.
  • Manage staffing requirements, including workload forecasting, drafting requisitions, and performing hiring manager duties.
  • Identify rotational opportunities and foster a high-performing work environment for employees.
  • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to solve problems and meet objectives.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 12 years of experience, or Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD.
  • 8 years of proven leadership skills in functional engineering management.
  • 5 years of technical manager experience.
  • Experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams.
  • Proficiency in offensive cyber software development and related engineering processes.

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