Newman Tucker Group: Featured Opportunities

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If you do not feel that your background is a match for our featured searches, but would like to be considered for our candidate database for future opportunities, please forward your resume to futureopportunities@newmantuckergroup.com. Your background will be evaluated as opportunities arise.

It is the goal of the Newman Tucker Group to provide our clients with a diverse pool of the most qualified candidates. If you are a diversity candidate, including women and minorities, and would like to be included in our diversity candidate database, please forward your resume to diversitycandidate@newmantuckergroup.com

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ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES - Education (Eastern Region)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER (APS&S) - Defense (Southeast Region)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER (AEW) - Defense (Eastern Region)
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING) - Aerospace (Eastern Region / relocation included)
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (ELECTRONIC WARFARE) - Aerospace (Eastern Region / relocation included)
MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS & CIVIC AFFAIRS - Aerospace (Eastern Region / relocation included)
PROGRAM MANAGER - Defense (Southeast Region / some relocation included)
MANAGER III, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (DEVELOPMENTAL) - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SENIOR MANAGER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (START-UP) - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
PROGRAM MANAGER, SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Defense (Midwest Region / some relocation included)
VICE PRESIDENT, CUSTOMER SUCCESS - Information Technology (Mountain View, CA)
DIRECTOR, ELECTRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS - Defense (El Segundo, CA / relocation included)
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SENIOR MANAGER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SENIOR MANAGER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - MISSILE CENTER - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SENIOR PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - EMBEDDED - Defense (Southwest Region / relocation included)
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Defense (El Segundo, CA / relocation included)
SENIOR MULTI-DISCIPLINED ENGINEER II - Defense (El Segundo, CA / relocation included)
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Defense (El Segundo, CA / relocation included)

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES - Education
Eastern Region

Position Summary
As head of the Department of Human Resources, the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources (AVPHR) is the principal administrator of the university's human resource programs and practices. This senior position reports to and takes direction from the Vice President of Human Resources (VPHR), working in close association with the Senior Staff of the university to deliver contemporary, proactive and effective employment policies, procedures and practices on behalf of the university.

Essential Functions
The Assistant Vice President of Human Resources is an essential university position with significant, fully accountable, supervisory leadership attributes, expected to deliver substantive operational and procedural depth, breadth and professional acumen to that division of the university. Fully in charge of operations, this position is responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of university human resources in all aspects of a research university employment culture. To this end, the following specific functions are the primary domain of the AVPHR:

Supervision of Human Resources Professional Staff: The AVPHR is the formal liaison between the services delivered by the professional staff of the Department of Human Resources (HR) and the university community. This necessitates a complete command of the disciplines comprising HR. The person filling this role must be proactive, visionary, substantively acute and possess exemplary supervisory leadership skills essential to the success of HR and the university's investment in this position.

Delivery of Employment Centered Vision: The AVPHR must plan, influence, implement and audit all employment programs in furtherance of the desired, directed and expected employment outcomes for the universities many varied components. This operational function must be delivered with clarity and collegiality, ensuring informed decision making processes. The AVPHR will have full accountability for managing the HR budget which should produce accurate delivery of all HR services, and ensure all aspects of the delivery of a comprehensive program.

Labor and Employment Regulations and Practices Collaboration and Coordination: This function is critical to delivery of the desired university employment culture, as the university is highly regulated and unionized, necessitating the establishment and maintenance of appropriate substantive collaborations; chiefly with the Office of Legal and Employment Affairs, and the Office of Compliance and Community Relations. Realistic, viable context for Human Resource program delivery must be maintained and presented with symmetry to established, controlling policy, regulations and laws affecting employment and employee practices.

Administration of Human Resources Deliverables: The AVPHR is the responsible party for effective administration of all programs, practices and services entrusted to Human Resources including but not limited to the following: Labor contract negotiations; HRIS development, maintenance, amendment and operation; employment processing; labor distribution and position classification; professional employee education, training and development; contemporary records maintenance and administration; the AVPHR is the principal point of accountability.

Confidentiality: A critical component of this position is an overarching responsibility to ensure and practice strict confidentiality of all matters that the incumbent and HR staff come into contact with on a daily basis, except as expressly publishable in carrying out specific responsibilities of the job(s).

Additional Functions
As a senior administrator of substantive breadth, the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources will perform all duties assigned by the Vice President of Human Resources as necessary, in each area of Human Resources' operations.

Essential Characteristics
Successful performance of this position demands consistent demonstration of the following uncompromised performance characteristics:
Honesty and Integrity above reproach, setting an example of professionalism and ethical propriety.

Strategic teaming and supervisory leadership character, demonstrating exemplary, continual learning capacity and commitment, effecting proper influence strategies in both delivering Human Resources' services and administering its regulatory responsibilities and preparing staff for greater challenges and institutional succession.

Maturity, professional savvy and acute communication skills in agent engagement, conflict resolution and tutoring up and out and down.

Professional depth and breadth in the substantive and procedural functions, disciplines and protocols comprising and expected from HR.

Strong and vital achievement and accomplishment character, demonstrating initiative, professional coverage, analytical acumen and innovation benchmark to service and regulatory responsibilities comprising successful HR practice.

Professional honor, dignity and humility, placing the university's best interests over personal interests and beliefs.

Prerequisite Qualifications
An advanced degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Public Administration or Human Resource management is required. At least five years of broad, hands-on, senior level supervisory, higher education administrative experience. Budget preparation and management are also key attributes.

Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree in one of the disciplines set out above as well as ten or more years in active, central, corporate human resources practice, at least five of which have been in a unionized, public institution of higher education, is strongly preferred.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted when the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience, specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER (APS&S) - Defense
Southeastern Region

Position Summary
Plan, organize and implement Aircraft Product Support and Services (APS&S) Business Development activities to position programs for successful capture. Provide leadership for conceptualizing, developing and implementing capture strategies for new business growth through OEM product improvements; aircraft modifications, overhauls, and readiness improvements; and total life cycle support concepts. Manage customer and media relations to shape advocacy and support for IPT program objectives. Assist the IPT in the development and coordination of the Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with preparation of technology and capability roadmaps. Establish and maintain strong connections with the user community and ensure APS&S programs are provided maximum visibility. Advise Business Development and IPT management on facility capabilities, customer product employment, user satisfaction, and potential for new business opportunities. Ensure policies, procedures and financial transactions are in accordance with regulatory, corporate and sector requirements and guidelines.

Support the Director, Business Development and the IPT Lead for APS&S Programs with formulation and execution of market segment strategies. Identify and qualify new business opportunities, preparing capture plans and developing associated business development metrics, point papers and presentations, and implementing actions to achieve new business capture goals.

Lead APS&S Market Segment Planning Team (MSPT) activities. Support the development of the APS&S Market Segment Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in conjunction with the IPT Manager of Business Management. Establish roadmaps for enabling technologies and capabilities required to attain product enhancements or new product capture targets. Derive action plans from technology and capability roadmaps and implement business development activity to achieve roadmap milestones. Formulate strategies, identify opportunities for competitive posturing, and research and compile market, customer and company assessments.

Conduct routine interfaces with customer counterparts in OSD, OPNAV, NAVAIR, and the Fleet user communities and continue to promote product awareness through routine interfaces and user community events. Contribute to sector and corporate trade show planning with themes and message content that advance APS&S objectives, Coordinate all product marketing material (brochures, videos, CDs, etc.), including concept generation, message format and content, and product material dissemination.

Develop and implement objectives in compliance with organization goals and monitor performance against these objectives to assure effective utilization of resources. Develop and manage assigned Business Development operating budgets.

Clearance
Security clearance required.

Education and/or Experience
BS or equivalent required.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER (AEW) - Defense
Eastern Region

Position Summary
Plan, organize and implement Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Business Development activities to position AEW IPT programs for successful capture. Develop and implement initiatives for new business growth through product improvements, readiness improvements, and enhanced customer utility. Manage customer and media relations to shape advocacy and support for IPT program objectives. Assist the IPT in the development and coordination of the Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with preparation of technology and capability roadmaps for primary and derivative mission applications. Implement policies, procedures and systems required to meet business development requirements. Assist in the preparation of white papers, customer briefings and Capture plans. Establish and maintain strong connections with the user community and ensure AEW programs maintain maximum visibility. Advise BD and AEW IPT management on product employment, user satisfaction, and potential for new business opportunities. Contribute to AEW Market Segment Planning Team (MSPT) activities. Support the development of the AEW Market Segment Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in conjunction with the requirements of the AEW Capture IPT and AEW Business Development Director. Establish roadmaps for enabling technologies and warfighting capabilities (to include system modifications and upgrades) required to attain product enhancements or new product capture targets.

Security Clearance
Security Clearance Required.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Minimum of fifteen years relevant experience required.

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DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING) - Aerospace
Eastern Region (relocation included)

Position Summary
Direct the business development pursuit & capture teams for Far East and European international opportunities for Airborne Early Warning Aircraft Military Sales. Capture follow-on business with existing customer base by developing new missions and developing new customer acquisitions. Apply the AEW Capture IPT strategy of targeting existing and potential customers with affordable upgrades and modification programs, including improved Battle Management and Theater Air Missile Defense capabilities tailored to those mission requirements that are unique to country specific defense policies. Work with the US Navy customer in the use of refurbished USN AEW aircraft, with increasing emphasis on expanded mission roles and capabilities tied to related advanced technological spin offs. Have the requisite expertise to explore alternate platform applications of the AEW Aircraft suite in the pursuit of new customers with the requirement for a jet aircraft solution. The successful candidate must have significant international, business development and program management experience in defense systems, Theater Missile Defense and Battlefield Management arenas. Past experience should include developing strategies and tactics for international customers, new countries and regions with emphasis on the Far East and European Regions.

Security Clearance
Security Clearance Required.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of fifteen years relevant experience required.

Prior US Navy AEW or surveillance systems experience a plus.

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DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (ELECTRONIC WARFARE) - Aerospace
Eastern Region (relocation included)

Position Summary
Develop long term technology-oriented strategies/tactics for the EWP IPT in the area of USAF CONOPS and in particular Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) and Information Operations (IO) with the customer and user communities. Develop improved processes/policies for the IPT to address growing business areas in USAF command posts, air and space breathing platforms. Serve as the IPT focal point for USAF AEA External Advisory Groups, Customers, Competitors & Suppliers. Will regularly define and review health of investments and roadmaps for the future. Will assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Will also involve special assignments as required for business area, sector and corporation involving current program execution and new program capture. Requires a record of innovation and transformation highly desirable in terms of military technology and their CONOPS. Will oversee and coordinate the aspects of ongoing Electronic Warfare and Electronic Attack mission planning, and projects in the EWP IPT. Serve as liaison between project management and planning, modeling/simulation project-teams, and operational/user community. Expert in USAF, joint and multi-national operations with wide-ranging areas of expertise that provide unique insight into current capabilities and future requirements including Information Operations, Electronic Warfare and Information Operations, Communications Countermeasures, Large Scale and Special Warfare Integration, Advanced Tactics Instruction, Systems Test and Evaluation and Tactical Flight Operations. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers and clients.

Security Clearance
Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) required.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Minimum of fifteen years relevant experience.

Experience in a senior position in USAF and military command highly desirable.

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PROGRAM MANAGER - Defense
Southeast Region (some relocation included)

Position Summary
This position is responsible for conducting and managing the design and sale of electronic surveillance systems to the Department of Defense.

Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

Initial responsibilities will be the pursuit and capture of new business.

Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.

Develops and refines customer requirements; program planning, organization and establishment of strategy; program execution including cost, schedule and technical performance, and progress reporting from program inception through completion.

Security Clearance
DOD security clearance required.

Education and/or Experience
Requires a BS/BA or equivalent and twelve years related experience.

DOD program experience a plus.

Command and Control and/or Battle Management experience also a plus.

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MANAGER III, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (DEVELOPMENTAL) - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

General Position Description
Acts as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to project team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a Major Program Director. Supports management by providing analysis for evaluating new business opportunities such as in/out licensing, collaborative research and development agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. May manage activities through subordinate supervisors. It is highly desirable that the candidate for this position has worked on internal product development projects either in the role as systems engineer or as a program manager. Working with the Program team and Advanced Development this individual would also participate in developing the future roadmap for the Company.

Team Leadership
Works with the technical leads to staff the program.

Provides coaching, leadership, and mentoring to the team.

Creates a positive environment for success.

Resolves issues as they arise among team members.

Provides the team with the required resources.

Scheduling and Tracking
Creates and maintains program plan.

Provides inputs into the Master Integrated Program Schedule process.

Identifies and manages risks.

Communicates project status to management through: bi-weekly meetings with the technical leads, schedules, program reviews, bi-weekly Project reports, and updating, on a monthly basis, project financial status in the cost/sales database.

Development
Oversees development of system, software, and hardware requirements.

Oversees all system and software design tasks.

External Focus
Acts as a liaison to Business Development concerning products.

Supports development and implementation of Sales and Marketing strategies.

Provides proposal support.

Supports strategic planning initiatives.

Security Clearance
Secret clearance required.

Requirements
Ten years participating in design and development activities.

B.S. / B.A. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.

In order to be successful in this role, the ideal candidate needs:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to eventually understand, at the block diagram level, how the product works technically.

Excellent organizational skills, including budgets, schedules, priorities, time management.

The successful candidate will be required to have knowledge and experience in development and system integration programs. He or she must have demonstrated success at leading a program from definition, through execution and to completion, which should include exposure to program accounting and budgets, risk analysis and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

The candidate must be a self starter. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills are required. The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

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SENIOR MANAGER, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (START-UP) - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

General Position Description
Responsible for the financial, applicable technology, and schedule performance of assigned programs within cost limitations and established standards. May coordinate proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs, negotiation and administration of contracts. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to program master plans and schedules. Develops control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, identify potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken, and ensures the meeting of company's contract commitments. Directs the performance of program functional task elements such as procurement, manufacturing, quality control, logistics, and administrative functions. Acts as primary customer contact on status and performance and anticipates and fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. Develops start-up business plans and expands product line. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a Major Program Director.

Team Leadership
Works with the technical leads to staff the program.

Provides coaching, leadership, and mentoring to the team.

Creates a positive environment for success.

Resolves issues as they arise among team members.

Provides the team with the required resources.

Scheduling and Tracking
Creates and maintains program plan.

Provides inputs into the Master Integrated Program Schedule process.

Identifies and manages risks.

Communicates project status to management through: bi-weekly meetings with the technical leads, schedules, program reviews, bi-weekly Project reports, and updating, on a monthly basis, project financial status in the cost/sales database.

Development
Oversees development of system, software, and hardware requirements.

Oversees all system and software design tasks.

External Focus
Acts as a liaison to Business Development concerning products.

Supports development and implementation of Sales and Marketing strategies.

Provides proposal support.

Supports strategic planning initiatives.

Security Clearance
Secret clearance required.

Requirements
Twelve years participating in design and development activities.

B.S. / B.A. in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.

Supports management by providing analysis for evaluating start-up opportunities such as in/out licensing, collaborative research and development agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. May manage activities through subordinate supervisors. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to Deputy / VP of Product Line.

The successful candidate will be required to have knowledge and experience in start-up and system integration programs. He or she must have demonstrated success at leading a program from definition, through execution and to completion, which should include exposure to program accounting and budgets, risk analysis and managing multiple programs simultaneously.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator within technical and non-technical environments. He or she is a team player, hands-on, detail oriented and has good prioritization skills. The candidate must be comfortable making assertive decisions. He or she must be a self starter. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills are required. The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

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PROGRAM MANAGER, SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Defense
Midwest Region (some relocation included)

Overview:
The ideal candidate will have a history of demonstrated successful performance in managing advanced development and production EO/IR Surveillance programs/projects or subsystems of major programs/projects with responsibilities to include cost, schedule and technical performance.

Responsibilities:
Directs all phases of programs/projects from inception through completion with special emphasis on new business generation. Specific activities to include participation in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.

Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

Directs the work of employees assigned to the program/project from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Security Clearance:
Security Clearance Required

Education/Experience:
Bachelors plus 10 years of relevant experience

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VICE PRESIDENT, CUSTOMER SUCCESS - Information Technology
Mountain View, CA

Objective
Our client, headquartered in Mountain View California, is seeking an accomplished and versatile technology executive who is respected for, and experienced in, developing and executing business and services strategies and processes. The ideal candidate should be recognized as an authority in Professional Services management on a national basis as well as globally.

Responsibilities & Requirements
Will be responsible for insuring 100% customer satisfaction with deployment and use of IT Management software products.

Will be responsible for developing and implementing company's professional services strategy.

Will be responsible for providing proactive leadership of Professional Services staff in the management of major software deployment projects.

Must possess a demonstrated track record in building credibility and trusted relationships with individuals, at all levels, within customer organizations.

Must be able to recognize potential opportunities with existing accounts (services & products) and be able to effectively communicate such opportunities to the sales organization.

Must be able to define and take ownership of the Professional Services (PS) strategy. PS management includes: 1) PS financial, 2) PS strategy models, 3) PS proposal development, 4) PS metrics.

Will have budgetary and P/L responsibilities.

Must possess the ability to hire and build a solid team of Consulting and technical professionals.

Must be able to build positive and productive relationships across various functions within the organization i.e. sales, marketing, and engineering.

Skill-sets should include solid Professional Services Management experience. Consulting with and for CIO/CTO is highly desirable.

Must be able to fully understand the nuances of a start-up enterprise and perform at the highest level in one of the single most important functions within the organization.

Should possess a strong passion for execution of services management with an ability to manage in an environment of multiple, simultaneous customer engagements.

Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S. / B.A.) required.

Advanced Degree (M.S. Computer Science / M.B.A.) preferred.

Must possess ten or more years of related experience.

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DIRECTOR, ELECTRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS - Defense
El Segundo, CA (relocation included)

Description & Requirements:
The Precision Attack and Surveillance Systems (PASS) program executive office is seeking a general management professional who will report to the Vice President, Precision Attack and Surveillance Systems and be responsible for financial and schedule performance, planning, and customer satisfaction within cost limitations and established standards.

Key to this business area located in El Segundo, California are development programs, early production, and mature production and support. Initially, the program staff will number between 10-15 associates, with 100+ matrix reports.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in Electro-Optical systems and technology with demonstrated general management expertise. The individual will provide leadership by establishing a clear business process discipline and mentoring staff members, while focusing on career growth development. He/She will be a decisive manager possessing a strategic focus, as well as an operational implementation and detail-oriented perspective, with the ability to provide vision and leadership to the organization. The successful candidate will have an engineering background, with experiences in surveillance in special operations with FLIR systems and transitioning programs into production. The individual will have deployed strong business capture skills within the defense industry, as well as a background in managing winning proposals to grow the business.

Demonstrated leadership capability in a position as a manager or deputy manager of a program of similar class is required. Successful experience in managing a program office with the following functions is essential: systems engineering, design, manufacturing, software, integration and test, supply chain management, quality, subcontract-management, risk management, business management, baseline management and change control, data management, business development and security. Prior experience in managing a program office with the following functions is highly desirable: IT, legal, administration, special security and R6 Sigma.

The candidate will possess effective oral and written communication skills, sound reasoning and judgment, and excellent interpersonal proficiency. The individual will be skilled at deploying a fact-based decision-making methodology and building/leading a multi-disciplined team of highly skilled professionals. He/She will be highly competent in managing customer, associate, teaming and executive relationships.

An advanced knowledge of business and financial aspects of a program within a corporate environment is required, along with a fluency in the use of management information systems and metrics to monitor and control program activities and deliverables.

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in engineering. An advanced degree is not required but would be a definite plus.

Personal Responsibilities:
Reporting to the business unit leader of the Precision Attack and Surveillance Systems (PASS) program organization, this critical talent will have ownership and leadership of the resources necessary to operate autonomously as the local site manager and be able to represent the VP. This leader will also work to strengthen the geographic working relationship between PASS and Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) headquarters.

Personal Characteristics:
Key elements of this executive's style and approach are customer awareness, operational/strategic focus, and innovation, wrapped up in very high energy and sense of urgency. This is a highly visible and demanding assignment. The incumbent will be innovative, highly organized, with the ability to put plans into action. This Director will motivate his/her team and work closely with all other relevant company resources in support of managing a multi-customer/product base. They will need to have the ability to interact with all levels of associates and to create a high performing work culture.

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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

Job Description:
Candidate uses and applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques associated with C and C++ software development for embedded multiprocessor systems. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives. Works well with only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. May provide guidance to junior staff. Contributes to the successful completion of minor programs and may function in a minor project leadership role. May interact with senior software personnel through both written and verbal communication. Has working knowledge of emerging software technologies. Produces documentation related to the design and release of software artifacts.

Security Clearance:
Secret

Required Skills:
Must have practical experience using C/C++ language; a minimum of 4 years in an embedded setting. Experience in the following: software development within a DoD environment, knowledge of embedded Real Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, pSoS, Integrity), ability to work with OOA/OOD and UML CASE tools. Candidate should be acquainted with CMM/CMMI practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong team player.

Desired Skills:
Experience using ADA and Rational APEX environment is a plus. Knowledge of Missile Guidance, Navigation, Radar and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms is highly desired. Holding a current Secret clearance is a plus. Integration experience and test is a plus. Assembly language experience is a plus.

Education & Experience:
Degree: B.S.
Major(s): Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering
Typical Experience: 4-6 years

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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

Job Description:
As an E4, the candidate will be expected to perform as an informal, and possibly formal, leader, providing technical expertise and solutions to complex problems. The candidate will be expected to work in a team environment and function in a leadership role. The candidate will be held to a higher standard to complete tasks on time and within budget, without supervisory oversight, but include peer reviews to insure good technical solutions. The candidate will provide direction to subordinates based on general policies.

Security Clearance:
Secret

Required Skills:
The candidate will be expected to apply hardware and software knowledge to provide creative and innovative solutions to complex problems. Ensures projects are completed on schedule while following established procedures. The candidate must be proficient at C programming environments.

Desired Skills:
The candidate will act as a liaison with more senior external personnel, and may act as a coordinator between organizations on an infrequent basis. The candidate will continue to impact project and program successes, but on a higher level. The candidate will mitigate risk, design to cost, and apply Six Sigma concepts with less supervisory review. COM programming experience is a plus.

Education & Experience:
BSEE, BSCE, Software Engineering with six years experience

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SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)
Job Description:
Software Configuration Support Specialist working in a team environment to support program software change control, SW build creation, SW releases, and maintain the action item and change request databases.

Security Clearance:
Secret

Required Skills:
Candidate must have a working knowledge of the SEI Capability Maturity Model through Level 3, experience with the SCM process definition and implementation, conducting build audits, and change management experience.

Desired Skills:
Database creation, maintenance, and update capabilities. Candidate should have scripting skills, some code experience, SCM tool knowledge (Synergy or other SCM related tool).

Education & Experience:
B.S. Engineering - General

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SENIOR MANAGER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

Job Description:
Individual will provide expert level software engineering knowledge and direction for the development of embedded missiles software. Individual will be given broad range of assignments requiring the ability to work independently or leading large integrated product teams or functional departments to achieve assigned tasks and report accomplishments to senior management.

Security Clearance:
Existing clearance required/preferred. Ability to obtain a clearance is a condition of employment. Positions may require U.S. citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DOD.

Required Skills:
The selected individual must have direct work related experience in the development of any of the following products: Missile Systems, Missile Defense Systems, Satellites or Satellites Ground Station Equipment, or involvement in the development of military weapons. Direct work related knowledge in the following categories: real-time embedded software, earned value, concepts, risk management strategic planning, proposal and cost estimating, budget/schedule execution, training/people development, performance management, manpower and staffing, technical leadership accountability for engineering performance on programs, and CMMI cognizant. Candidate must have direct work experience leading a team of greater than 100 people. Good written and verbal/presentation skills required.

Desired Skills:
A working knowledge of current and emerging software technologies, systems engineering principals, and the overall principals and processes used in manufacturing of missiles.

Education & Experience:
Degree: B.S.
Major(s): Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math - Applied, Mechanical Engineering, Aero & Astro Engineering
Typical Experience: 12-14 years

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SENIOR MANAGER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - MISSILE CENTER - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

Job Description:
The individual will report directly to the Missile Software Engineering Center Manager. Individual will provide expert level embedded software engineering and process knowledge and direction for the development of embedded missiles software. Individual will be given broad range of assignments requiring the ability to work independently or leading large integrated product teams or functional departments to achieve assigned tasks and report accomplishments to senior management.

Security Clearance:
Existing Secret clearance required/preferred. Ability to obtain a clearance is a condition of employment. Positions may require U.S. citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DOD.

Required Skills:
The selected individual must have direct work related experience in the development of any of the following products: Missile Systems, Missile Defense Systems, Satellites or Satellites Ground Station Equipment, or involvement in the development of military weapons. Direct work related knowledge in the following categories: real-time embedded software, earned value, risk management strategic planning, proposal and cost estimating, budget/schedule execution, training/people development, performance management, manpower and staffing, technical leadership accountability for engineering performance on programs, and CMMI cognizant. Candidate must have direct work experience leading a team of greater than 50 people. Good written and verbal/presentation skills required.

Desired Skills:
A working knowledge of current and emerging software technologies, systems engineering principals, and the overall principals and processes used in manufacturing of missiles.

Education & Experience:
Degree: B.S. required, MS/MBA preferred
Major(s): Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math - Applied, Mechanical Engineering, Aero & Astor Engineering
Typical Experience: 12-14 years

SENIOR PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

Job Description:
Candidate uses, develops and applies extensive advanced technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques associated with C and C++ software development for embedded multi-processor systems. Provides solutions to highly complex technical software problems using ingenuity and innovation. Recommends changes to department processes and procedures. Reviews software products across program boundaries for soundness of technical design. Provides guidance both to project staff and department junior staff. Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a program leadership role. Interacts with senior software personnel through both written and verbal communication. Interacts with program management and presents technical material at customer proceedings such as design reviews and test readiness reviews. May have extensive interaction with customer contacts. Has extensive knowledge of emerging software technologies. Produces documentation related to the design and release of software artifacts. Proven ability to quickly understand complex systems and provide relevant feedback.
Security Clearance
Secret

Required Skills:
Must have practical experience using C/C++ language; a minimum of 10 years in an embedded setting. Experience in the following: software development within a DoD environment, has developed multiprocessor architectures using embedded RTOSs (VxWorks, pSoS, Integrity), easily works with or defines OOA/OOD and UML CASE tools used in project development. Candidate must be knowledgeable with CMM/CMMI practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong team-player. Technical and managerial (cost account management, earned value) leadership of large teams. The ability to coordinate with management and customer is required.

Desired Skills:
Experience using ADA and Rational APEX environment is a plus. Practical experience of Missile Guidance, Navigation, Radar and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms is highly desired. Holding a current Secret clearance is a plus. Integration experience and test is a plus. Experience with HLA, CORBA, Middleware concepts, Simulations is a plus.

Education & Experience:
Degree: B.S., M.S.
Major(s): Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical & Computer Science Engineering, Systems Engineering
Experience can substitute for educational requirements
Typical Experience: 10-12 years

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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER II - EMBEDDED - Defense
Southwest Region (relocation included)

Job Description:
Candidate uses and applies moderate technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques associated with C and C++ software development for embedded multiprocessor systems. Provides solutions to technical software problems using ingenuity and creativity. Works as a self-starter and can follow department processes and procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and adequacy. Provides guidance to junior staff. Guides the successful completion of minor programs and may function in a minor project leadership role. Interacts with senior software personnel through both written and verbal communication. Has working knowledge of emerging software technologies. Produces documentation related to the design and release of software artifacts.

Security Clearance:
Secret

Required Skills:
Must have practical experience using C/C++ language; a minimum of 6 years in an embedded setting. Experience in the following: software development within a DoD environment, knowledge of embedded RTOSs (VxWorks, pSoS, Integrity), ability to work with OOA/OOD and UML CASE tools. Candidate must be acquainted with CMM/CMMI practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong team-player.

Desired Skills:
Experience using ADA and Rational APEX environment is a plus. Knowledge of Missile Guidance, Navigation, Radar and Discrimination systems and associated algorithms is highly desired. Holding a current Secret clearance is a plus. Integration experience and test is a plus. Assembly language experience is a plus.

Education & Experience:
Minimum Degree: B.S., M.S. desired but not required
Majors: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering
Minimum Experience: Six years

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Defense
El Segundo, CA (relocation Included)

Description:
Candidate will be a member of the Software Engineering Center, which provides algorithm design, software requirements, and software development and integration services to a number of Space & Airborne Radar (SAS) programs. The candidate will likely work a single program, but may be responsible for multiple programs as business needs dictate. The candidate will be part of a software integrated product team (IPT), working under the direction of the Software Program Manager (SPM). There may be interaction with other teams in order to provide software preliminary designs or to refine software requirements. As a senior member of the software IPT, the candidate will provide direction and information to other teams as required. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing real time software. The development will take place according to standard software development process. It is required for the developer to support the development beyond the initial design, coding, and unit test phases. It is required for the developer to work with other teams during the integration and testing phases. The candidate will be responsible for presenting detailed designs of the software to internal team members and to the external customer during critical design review (CDR). In all phases, the candidate will work with other cross-disciplinary team members in order to develop the final software product.

Security Clearance:
Secret
Existing clearance not required. Positions may require citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DoD.

Required Skills:
Full "life cycle" experience in software development, including requirements translation, initial design, coding, unit test, integration in the laboratory, maintenance and documentation. Knowledge and adherence to standard software development process. Deep knowledge and experience in UNIX, C, C++ Ability to work will in a multi-disciplined team environment.

Desired Skills:
Knowledge of radar signal processing or control processing desired. Experience in VxWorks helpful.

Experience:
Degree: B.S.
Major(s): Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math - Applied, Math - General, Physics - General, Computer Systems Engineering
Typical Experience: 8-10 years

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SENIOR MULTI-DISCIPLINED ENGINEER II - Defense
El Segundo, CA (relocation included)

Description:
Design and development of test systems and software for ATE systems used to test airborne radar power supplies and space based power supplies including units and subassemblies. Serve as a team technical leader. Performs as a team leader in charge of both power supply unit and module test equipment design and development. Analyze and develop test requirements and designs at the system level. Performs partitioning of major functions from the system level to sub-system and assembly levels. Perform detailed design, development, and study at an increasing level of complexity for sub-systems and assemblies. Performs multiple design tasks. Manages budgets, schedules, and human resources. Provide solutions to complex power supply test design challenges. Contributes to power supply test technology, strategy, and roadmap development. Provide guidance and technical review of team activities. Develop process and technology training classes and materials.

Security Clearance:
None. Positions may require citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DoD.

Required Skills:
Excellent technical leadership and teaming skills in a multi-disciplined team environment. Ability to design, develop and manage test system design projects. Will also take on the responsibilities of developing project reports and reporting progress to both project management and homeroom management. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are a must. Will be asked to lead Junior Engineers on a project. Familiarity with power supply test equipment, especially electronic loads, oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators. Must have ability to design interface test adapters. Also should be familiar with various bench and rack mount commercial power supplies.

Desired Skills:
Knowledge of C/C++, Visual Basic, or Visual C++, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project. Substantial experience with power supply automated test equipment. Should have hands-on experience with power supply products. Knowledge and experience with National Instruments Lab Windows/Lab View and VXIbus technology a plus. Prior Supervisory, Design Lead, and/or Project Management experience a definite plus.

Experience:
Degree: B.S.
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Typical Experience: 6-8 years

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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I - Defense
El Segundo, CA (relocation not included)

Description:
Familiar with operation concepts and requirements management. Understand systems overview and how interfaces interact. Ability to resolve a wide range of technical and operational problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must hold a current Secret security clearance.

Security Clearance:
SSBI
Existing clearance required. Positions may require citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DoD.

Required Skills:
Oracle XML experience a plus.

Desired Skills:
Working in a team environment with sound verbal and written communication skills.

Experience:
Degree: B.S.
Major(s): Software Engineering
Experience can substitute for educational requirements
Typical Experience: 4-6 years

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SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Defense
El Segundo, CA (relocation included)

Description:
Lead Systems Engineer for electro-optical systems requiring in-depth understanding of strategic payloads and system engineering disciplines and a general understanding of related engineering disciplines. Able to provide solutions to a wide range of technical problems able to interface with other individuals, organizations, and customers. Capable of developing integrated master plans and schedules, and leading development of requirements, interfaces, and design of strategic systems. Must be able to develop verification plans for requirements/interfaces. Ability to think and act independently to achieve program and company objectives. Participates with program office and line management in developing engineering metrics that will be implemented across all engineering disciplines.

Security Clearance:
SSBI
Existing clearance required
Positions may require citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DoD.

Required Skills:
Demonstrated effectiveness in one of more e-o systems engineering disciplines; experienced in systems engineering management of strategic hardware; strong verbal/written/presentation skills; mechanical, electrical, or thermal design experience; strong problem solving skills.

Desired Skills:
Data analysis; risk management; requirements
Analysis/allocation/management/verification; interface
Development/management and verification; experienced in development of IR/visible sensors.

Education & Experience:
Degree: B.S.
Major(s): Engineering - General, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics - General, Systems Engineering
Experience can substitute for educational requirements
Typical Experience: 10-12 years

MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS & CIVIC AFFAIRS - Aerospace
Eastern Region (relocation included)

Summary:
The position reports directly to the Director of Sector Communications, Integrated Systems for sector communications and civic affairs policy issues and the execution of day-to-day operations. The position will report to the Sector Vice President of AEW & EWS for business area strategic communications planning and direction.

The Manager, Communications & Civic Affairs has responsibility for the following activities: the development and execution of strategic campaigns in accordance with the sector LRSP and AOP in support of AEW & EWS goals and objectives; the supervision and development of all direct reports; the maintenance of operational management tools and processes; the calculating and reporting of operational efficiency and the assignment of measures of effectiveness; advice and counsel to business area senior executives; product area advertising and marketing communications; the coordination of communications, civic affairs and community relations activities with sector; media spokesperson; participation and support of philanthropic and corporate citizenship initiatives; develop and maintain strategic contacts with municipal, state and federal elected and appointed officials and key media representatives.

Responsibilities:
1. Manage the day-to-day operations of communications, civic affairs and community relations for the business area.
2. Provide professional and creative leadership for all direct and in-direct reports; ensure homeroom coordination and consistent implementation of communications and civic affairs activities.
3. Provide technical and creative guidance into the production of all communications products intended for internal and external dissemination.
4. Manage the creative design and content management of the business area's web-based communications channels.
5. Develop municipal, regional, statewide and federal civic affairs plans that are consistent and supportive of the business area, sector and Northrop Grumman Corporation.
6. Serve as spokesperson for the business area before the media, civic, business, professional and charitable organizations.

Requirements:
Degree: BA/BS
Experience: 7-10 years