Sentinel Specialty Systems Engineering HSI UX Section Manager 2- 18042

About the role

This position oversees User Experience on the Sentinel Human Systems Integration (HSI) Specialty Engineering team. It requires a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of related experience. The role demands a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of user-centered design activities across the Sentinel program.
• Closely coordinate and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), USAF, executive leadership, Office of Chief Engineers (OCE), suppliers and IWO partners to ensure that human performance, usability, and safety are integrated early and continuously throughout the system life-cycle.
• Establish key initiatives in support of the organization’s strategic and tactical plans.
• Collaborate with peers and other leaders for resource planning and staffing activities.
• Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance.
• Support staffing activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers.
• Provide subordinates with career development recommendations, mentoring, and performance counseling.
• Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.
• Establish personal, program, and functional goals as well as conduct performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of related experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 1+ year of Experience managing to cost and schedule as a Control Account Manager (CAM)/Work Package Lead (WPL) or equivalent.
• 1+ year of Program and/or Project management experience, managing multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering problems.
• 1+ year of Experience working on Command and Control systems or Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programs.
• 1+ year of Experience with Human Factors in a defense contracting environment.
• 1+ year of DoD UI/UX Design Experience, or Software UI Experience.

Qualifications

• Special Program Access.
• Master's Degree in STEM.
• NG CAM/EV Certification.
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Experience with Axure wireframing/prototyping software.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Previous experience leading 10+ person teams.
• Experience with visual design of computer user interfaces.
• Experience working on MMIII or Sentinel ICBM systems.

Skills

• Experience with Command and Control systems or Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programs.
• Experience with Human Factors in a defense contracting environment.
• Experience with DoD UI/UX Design.
• Experience with Visual Design of Computer User Interfaces.
• Experience with MMIII or Sentinel ICBM systems.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401k.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

The primary level salary range for this position is $153,800.00 - $230,800.00. 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.