Sentinel Manager Software Quality 2 - 17877

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager Software Quality 2 in support of the Sentinel Program. This position is located in Roy, UT, Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO . What You’ll Get To Do: Lead Software Quality and Mission Assurance functions within SDS/Sentinel to ensure mission success Perform technical reviews as required including CDRLs, test plans, test procedures, etc. Support Segment review boards and review of associated packages including Technical Review Board, Change Control Board, Risk & Opportunity Management Board Ensure execution of Sentinel SQA & MA tasks in compliance with Program, Division, Sector, and Company processes. Support allocation of personnel to the program to ensure sufficient mission assurance coverage. Support preparation and execution of Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA). Develop and maintain Quality scorecard Metrics. Support preparation of the Program Review packages. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • 401k • Educational Assistance • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions • Paid Time Off • Health & Wellness Resources • Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. You’ll Bring These Qualifications: Bachelor's of Science degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience or Master's degree and 6 years experience Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need Experience with Mission Assurance and Software Quality Engineering practices and processes Experience in process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metrics reporting Experience with root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Knowledge of Agile development processes. These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Experience managing people preferred. Active Top Secret Clearance. Experience with DOORS, CAMEO, JIRA, and other SW Development products. Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science Knowledge of Cyber Engineering processes. Project management experience Earned Value Management experience Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $209,800.00 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.

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