IFC Manager, Systems Engineering

Northrop Grumman

IFC Manager leading a team of systems engineers, software engineers, and project managers at Northrop Grumman. Overseeing project leadership and integration across multiple domains for the Sentinel Program.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $166,700 - $276,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of approximately 50-65 systems engineers, software engineers, project managers, and architects across multiple domains and disciplines.
Provide technical project leadership and drive integration of products across multiple sub-teams.
Lead the planning, execution, architecture and design, feature development, and metrics of all program Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs).
Create a culture of well-being, inclusion and engagement that attracts, retains and enables a high performing workforce.
Manage and approve IFC artifacts and deliverables.
Lead the IFC technical team in IFC architecture, incremental feature definition, requirements, and interfaces.
Lead the Data Analytics and Metrics team in metrics dashboard development and planning and tracking of IFC and program SW execution.
Coordinate, plan and integrate with the DevStar Build & Integration team, Alpha Integration team, and Emulation/Simulation team.
Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations outside of DevStar.
Coordinate with external customer teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in Science in a STEM field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
U.S Citizenship is required
An active DoD Secret Clearance with active Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
Experience applying engineering process and procedures to complex development and production efforts.
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
Experience leading groups of 30+ in a programmatic, or technical capacity.
High proficiency in technical problem solving and systems engineering support across multiple engineering disciplines.
Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams and attract, recruit, and develop top talent.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and execute on large and complex systems engineering or integration efforts.
Experience in leading the planning and execution of Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFCs).
Experience with Incremental Planning & Tracking
Experience with Integrated Master Schedule & Earned Value Management
Experience with Atlassian Jira

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringtechnical project leadershipdata analyticsmetrics dashboard developmentincremental planningearned value managementintegrated master schedulefeature developmentrequirements definitioninterface design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationteam engagementorganizational skillsproblem solvingtalent developmentinclusionengagementculture building

Certifications

DoD Secret ClearanceDoD Top Secret ClearanceSpecial Program Access