Full-Time

Database Team Manager

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$74.6k - $112kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Kansas City, KS, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT Project Management
IT & Security
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
  • Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or military leadership experience
  • Must be able to work on-site at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Must be able to travel as needed (up to 50% of the time)
  • Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of specialized exercise database, terrain, parametric, and functional testing experts tasked with creating simulation requirements for Army Mission Command Training Exercises.
  • In accordance with organization goals, provides direction on activities and behaviors to increase morale.
  • Motivates team members and facilitates team meetings.
  • Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors.
  • Identifies and analyzes problems, plans, tasks, and solutions.
  • Provides guidance to team on development, performance, and productivity issues.
  • Monitors team inventory and budget and ensures proper use of assets, pay, awards, and bonuses.
  • Represents the team, presenting team suggestions and recommendations on processes and procedures in accordance with organization cost, quality, and productivity goals.
  • Focus and establishes priorities for Government software maintenance while interfacing with both the client and Northrop Grumman.
  • Advocates for the team’s resource needs (hardware, software, supplies, etc.) with both the client and Northrop Grumman.
  • Obtains and maintains a general understanding of the simulation environment, systems, and tools used and supported by Tech Support as a whole and his/her team in particular.
  • Leverages experience in group processes and dynamics
  • Reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements, and productivity.
  • Works closely with customers through planning conferences, progress reviews, and one-on-one meetings to identify exercise scenario requirements.
  • Communicates with Technical and Operations staff regularly to ensure data integrity and security.
  • Meets regularly with military, civilian, and contractor customers to ensure updated data requirements are met for each event and that digital data collection is integrated into the MCTP After-Action Review (AAR) structure.
  • Collects data from multiple sources before and during MCTP exercises
  • Builds digital structures that facilitate sharing of desired information in a collaborative environment and identifies means to improve the collection and dissemination of information.
  • Studies Army organizations and maintains current knowledge of Joint and Army doctrine as it relates to Mission Command.
  • Analyzes customer problems and investigates data available for analysis.
  • Meet all administrative due-outs assigned by manager and contractual requirements.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Their products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, leveraging its expertise and proven track record in the highly specialized aerospace and defense market. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for cybersecurity boosts Northrop Grumman's market expansion opportunities.
  • EU's increased defense spending opens new markets for Northrop Grumman's space and cyber capabilities.
  • U.S. push for domestic critical metals production stabilizes Northrop Grumman's supply chain.

What critics are saying

  • China's antimony export ban threatens Northrop Grumman's supply chain stability.
  • Colin Miller's departure to Boeing may weaken Northrop Grumman's aeronautics sector.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, aligning with U.S. defense priorities.
  • The company offers advanced C4ISR solutions, enhancing situational awareness for military clients.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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