System Integration Lab Manager - Program Manager 3

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring Posted this week
Palmdale, CA Posted 4 days ago $193,000$289,600 / year

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a System Integration Lab Manager - Program Manager 3 to lead the Restricted Programs ADD Test and Evaluation organization, responsible for overseeing lab design, development, operations, and maintenance while managing diverse teams of engineers across multiple Statements of Work. This role requires expertise in IFC management, cybersecurity, network engineering, project management, and laboratory infrastructure development, with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical performance. The ideal candidate will have experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex solutions within budget constraints and possess strong communication skills for managing lab integration and test processes. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees in engineering, active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance, and prior leadership of large teams in Test Engineering laboratories.

Skills

EarnedValueManagement ControlAccountManagement IntegratedMasterSchedules BasisofEstimates TestAutomation CI/CD ProjectManagement ProgramManagement Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Docker Terraform Prometheus Grafana GitLab Jenkins Ansible CyberSecurity NetworkEngineering DevOps

What you'll do

  • Manage the design, development, and implementation of new lab capabilities and maintenance of existing assets.
  • Lead a diverse team of engineers and support staff across multiple program statements of work (SOWs).
  • Ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance for lab capital projects and facilities initiatives.
  • Drive compliance with company, program, and security requirements during the test lifecycle.
  • Implement test automation using industry-standard frameworks and tools to enhance efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience in project management, program management, engineering, test, capture efforts, or business management.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Techniques (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and cost-schedule-risk trade off management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions within cost and schedule constraints across various phases of the engineering lifecycle.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or related field, with an active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance preferred.
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance preferred.

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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

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