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Information Systems Engineering Manager
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Northrop Grumman
Compensation
$119,900 - $179,900/year
United States-South Dakota-Ellsworth AFB
On-site
Posted March 31, 2026
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Information Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Ground Systems Team. This leadership role is located in Ellsworth, SD.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Qualified candidates will apply technical knowledge and will have the opportunity to work on multiple tasks including but not limited to the following:
- Lead a multi-disciplined team to deliver receiving, integration, testing, acceptance, operations, and sustainment of B21 Ground Systems.
- Coordinate delivery of services to user groups and ensure IT service is uninterrupted.
- Identifying, allocating, and managing program resources, including workforce planning.
- Managing Government/customer/NG assets or information (GFE, CFE, etc.).
- Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.
- Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization for off-site operations.
- Prepare briefings on status/progress and processes at the Site; present information in the appropriate cadences to ensure stakeholder awareness.
- Help develop and shape additional programs/processes.
- Coordinate physical space/footprint options for near-term accommodations and long-term growth
- Prepare documentation to support and communicate site status.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of experience to include a background in Information Technology/Systems, Cybersecurity/Information Security, Network/System Administration, Computer/ Data Science/Analytics, or Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of experience to include a background in Information Technology/Systems, Cybersecurity/Information Security, Network/System Administration, Computer/ Data Science/Analytics, or Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering
- Experience leading multi-disciplined IT teams on complex problems
- Experience delivering, integrating, and testing communication systems
- Experience working in a DoD environment
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET or higher clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with aircraft ground systems (Ground Communication Interface, Maintenance Information Systems, Mission Planning Systems) e.g. F-22, F-35, Global Hawk, Predator, B-21
- Experience working in an Air Force flightline environment
- Experience working with Air Force IT communications equipment
- Experience working with Air Force aircraft maintenance
- Experience with Air Force flight operations
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Active, In scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance
- Active Special Access Program clearance
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