Systems or Software Engineer - Change Management 2 - Space AHT
- Secret clearance
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This posting states $87.6k–$131k a year. Open software engineer jobs in Alabama post a median of $169k a year, the middle half $138k–$212k, across 28 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
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 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 Space Systems sector is seeking a Systems or Software Engineer - Change Management to join our GWS Program as a member of the Change Management Team. The location for this position is Huntsville, AL.
The selected candidate will serve in a Change Management Systems or Software Engineering role with a strong focus in management of external and organic program change, business growth opportunities, and proposals.
This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP) ## Roles and Responsibilities In this role, you’ll help convert new mission needs into executable program scope and proposals, directly supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s critical mission of defense of the homeland.
You will serve in a Change Management Systems Engineering role that blends technical depth with proposal development, program management, and business development. You’ll work closely with internal leadership and the MDA customer to develop technical and programmatic solutions as well as manage program change that drives business growth to support the MDA mission.
Proposal & Change Action Leadership - Lead, develop, analyze, and present program cost and programmatic change requests Ex: firm proposals, Not-To-Exceed proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)) from conception through submission - Provide servant leadership to internal and external stakeholders - Lead proposal development activities, to include analyzing scope and technical documentation, soliciting and compiling input from program teams, and composing proposal artifacts such as risk and opportunity registers, upper management signoff packages, cost estimation and pricing analysis, as well as schedule and program execution analysis Technical & Programmatic Analysis - Analyze technical and programmatic requirements, recommend solutions, and present findings to both MDA and internal NG leadership. - Support organizing, analyzing, and managing the program’s technical and programmatic baseline - Analyze and present insights on technical, execution, and programmatic implications of new business, and new scope applicable to the GWS program - Gain broad exposure to program financials, cost/schedule trade studies, and business development strategy.
Estimation & Cost Modeling - Develop, analyze, and maintain systems and software estimation models, including basis of estimates (BOEs) development, analysis of program actuals, and software / HW / infrastructure parametric estimation models Stakeholder & Customer Engagement - Give presentations and answer questions to NG Leadership or Upper Management on led change action initiatives - Interface with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers to converge on program and technical requirements related to change actions - Lead multidisciplinary teams in the development of proposals and programmatic solutions ## Basic Qualifications - A Bachelor’s STEM degree with 2 years of software, test, or systems engineering experience or MS. degree with 1 years of of software, test, or systems engineering experience. - An active U.S.
Government security clearance at the DoD Secret Clearance is required at the time of application. - Ability to work independently and work proactively with rapidly changing tasking and priorities - Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, influence and champion change actions, and drive complex task closure in a rapidly changing environment - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical and programmatic content clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Highly motivated and an aptitude to learn and contribute to new business opportunities, technical and programmatic solutions, and proposal management ## Preferred Qualifications - Technical experience working in missile defense systems and a technical understanding of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS) architecture - Interest and aptitude in analyzing technical documentation such as interface documents, technical requirements documents, MDS Concept of Operations, and MDA technical memos - Experience in developing proposals, BOEs, or program / cost estimates - An understanding of program financial data, financial calculations, and estimation modeling techniques - Experience in or desired experience in growing knowledge in next generation technology application to MDS programs and business development opportunities - Experience verifying and building estimates with cost estimation models such as SEER-SEM, SW SLOC analysis, BOEs and / or material estimations - An understanding of Earned Value Management and its application to an Agile based program #HSVSpace https://jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers?query=HSVSpace ## #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 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 protecte
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