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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced Programs Systems Engineering Manager 3- 18257 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $18,257.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, SAP (Applications), SC Clearance - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9CA9682CD4C04B2F808CDF3D47D57971/job/ ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach., * Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master's degree with 6 years of related experience * Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs., * Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. * 10+ years of experience in strategic planning for defense acquisition programs, preferably missile or aerospace systems. * Direct experience with the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase of a major defense program. * Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and overseeing risk-reduction activities in major capability acquisition phases. * Proven ability to develop and implement logistics and sustainment strategies that meet lifecycle cost and performance goals. * Familiarity with DoD acquisition policies, logistics, life-cycle management processes, and related regulatory guidance (MIL-STD-1388, MIL-HDBK-502, or TA-STD-0017). ## Description * Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and test teams to define calibration, maintenance, and sustainment requirements for fielded systems and equipment. * Oversee preparation, review, and approval of technical handbooks and maintenance documentation for adequacy and compliance with DoD standards. * Manage proposal and acquisition support activities, including cost estimating, schedule baselines, and risk assessments. * Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinate staff, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring technical adequacy. * Conduct and supervise maintainability demonstrations and field-support assessments, integrating customer feedback into improvement actions. * Develop and implement logistics support strategies, including tool and test equipment provisioning, calibration, and sustainment planning. * Serve as primary liaison with internal stakeholders and external customers, delivering logistics briefings and participating in technical meetings. * Monitor program performance metrics, identify schedule or cost variances, and recommend corrective actions. * Interpret and recommend updates to department policies and operating procedures affecting logistics and sustainment functions. ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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