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Manager Data Engineering 2

Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

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 is looking for a highly organized, people-focused engineering leader to lead our Data Engineering team within the Insights & Intelligence (i2) organization. Remote location options are considered for the right candidate. 

Insights & Intelligence (i2) is reimagining decision making at Northrop Grumman. As part of our Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO), i2 works with all enterprise domains and businesses to drive our data, analytics & AI transformation.  

As a leader, you will manage a team of data and software engineers working across critical domains of the business. In this role, you will directly influence how we build our Databricks enterprise lakehouse and our culture of engineering excellence that enables the team to develop reliable data systems. You will have the opportunity to grow as an engineering leader, influencing the technical architecture and code standards on the team along with the technical roadmap and its execution. 

  
Key responsibilities: 

  • Define and maintain a data engineering roadmap; align technical priorities with business objectives and the Northrop Grumman data strategy. 
  • Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team; mentoring engineers on design patterns, code quality, data architecture, and career development. 
  • Champion clean, modular architecture and enforce engineering best practices. 
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of data pipelines in Databricks, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance while meeting roadmap milestones.  
  • Lead the migration to our Databricks enterprise lakehouse. 
  • Collaborate with leaders and teams across various functions, including business management, business development, facilities, human resources, supply chain, and manufacturing.  

Basic Qualifications:  

  • Must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.  
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Bachelors Degree OR 6 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Masters Degree. 
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in people management leading engineering teams.  
  • Must have proficiency with Databricks (or comparable modern data lakehouse platforms), cloud services (AWS), and data pipelines.  
  • Must have demonstrated skill in managing technical teams, process excellence, and meeting roadmap deliverables. 
  • Must have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related field.   

  • Experience integrating data from enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, and Salesforce.   

  • Deep domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, or Manufacturing  

 

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $219,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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