technical lead

RELI Group Inc

<div><div><div>About Us: 
At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact&mdash;whether we&rsquo;re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.</div></div><div><div>
RELI Group is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to provide technical leadership for the CMS MIDAS modernization initiative. Following the migration to Databricks, MIDAS is entering a critical platform hardening phase focused on standardization, architectural discipline, CI/CD reconstruction, data model unification, and automation of data transformation validation.</div></div><div><div>
This role serves as the technical lead across multiple Scrum teams, guiding a distributed team of Data Engineers and establishing enforceable engineering standards. The Lead Data Engineer is responsible for defining how the work is executed &mdash; not just completing individual tasks.</div></div><div><div>
The objective is to engineer a sustainable, scalable lakehouse foundation that prevents operational fragility and enables future optimization, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities.</div></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div></h1><ul><li><div>
Technical Leadership &amp; Vision</div></li><li><div>
Define and enforce engineering standards across all Databricks development efforts.</div></li><li><div>
Lead implementation of a formal Bronze / Silver / Gold medallion architecture.</div></li><li><div>
Drive alignment toward a unified data model across domains.</div></li><li><div>
Establish code quality, naming conventions, reusable frameworks, and architectural patterns.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex data engineering challenges.</div></li><li><div>
Execution Across Scrum Teams</div></li><li><div>
Oversee Data Engineers embedded across multiple Scrum teams.</div></li><li><div>
Provide architectural guidance during backlog refinement, sprint planning, and design sessions.</div></li><li><div>
Identify cross-team dependencies and proactively remove technical blockers.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure consistent Definitions of Done that include testing, documentation, and deployment discipline.</div></li><li><div>
Partner with Release Management and DevOps to align data engineering with deployment workflows.</div></li><li><div>
CI/CD &amp; Governance Modernization</div></li><li><div>
Lead reconstruction and enforcement of CI/CD pipelines across lower environments (Dev/Test/Stage).</div></li><li><div>
Establish test data strategies to support lower-environment validation and automated regression testing.</div></li><li><div>
Rationalize GitHub repository structure, branching strategy, and version control governance.</div></li><li><div>
Implement automated data transformation testing frameworks.</div></li><li><div>
Strengthen observability, lineage, and data quality controls.</div></li><li><div>
Strategic Platform Stewardship</div></li><li><div>
Partner with Program Leadership to define phased modernization roadmaps.</div></li><li><div>
Sequence foundational work prior to optimization and AI enablement initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure technical debt is surfaced, prioritized, and reduced methodically.</div></li><li><div>
Advise leadership on risk tradeoffs between speed and architectural integrity.</div></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><div>
Required Qualifications:</div></h1><ul><li><div>
8+ years of data engineering experience, with demonstrated technical leadership.</div></li><li><div>
Deep hands-on expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark, and lakehouse architecture.</div></li><li><div>
Experience implementing medallion architectures and unified data models.</div></li><li><div>
Proven experience leading or mentoring data engineering teams.</div></li><li><div>
Experience designing or rebuilding CI/CD frameworks for data pipelines.</div></li><li><div>
Strong Git governance and repository management experience.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working across multiple Agile/Scrum teams in a scaled delivery model.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to translate architectural vision into enforceable execution standards.</div></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><div>
Preferred Qualifications:</div></h1><ul><li><div>
Experience stabilizing or restructuring complex inherited analytics platforms.</div></li><li><div>
Experience supporting CMS or other federal healthcare programs.</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with regulated environments (FISMA, ARS 5.0).</div></li><li><div>
Exposure to AI/ML enablement efforts, with understanding of prerequisite data engineering discipline.</div></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><div>
Summary of Core Technologies:</div></h1><ul><li><div>
Data Engineering &amp; Lakehouse Implementation 
Databricks (Notebooks, Workflows, Repos) 
Delta Lake (ACID transactions, versioning, optimization) 
Medallion architecture implementation (Bronze / Silver / Gold layering) 
Large-scale distributed processing with PySpark</div></li><li><div>
Programming &amp; Data Transformation 
Python 
SQL 
PySpark 
Data transformation frameworks and reusable pipeline design</div></li><li><div>
CI/CD &amp; Environment Management 
GitHub (branching strategy, pull request governance, repo hygiene) 
CI/CD pipeline design for data engineering workflows 
Promotion models across Dev / Test / Stage / Prod 
Automated regression testing for data pipelines</div></li><li><div>
Data Quality &amp; Validation 
Test data strategy development (synthetic or masked data) 
Automated data validation frameworks 
Schema enforcement and evolution management 
Data observability and logging best practices</div></li><li><div>
Cloud Platform 
AWS (S3, IAM, compute management, cost optimization basics) 
Cluster performance tuning and workload scheduling</div></li><li><div>
Agile Delivery &amp; Scaled Execution 
Working across multiple Scrum teams 
Definition of Done enforcement 
Backlog refinement from a technical standards perspective</div></li></ul>
EEO Employer:
RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
HUBZone:
We encourage all candidates who live in a HUBZone to apply. You can check to see if your address is located in a HUBZone by accessing the SBA HUBZone Map.
The annual salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $170,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual&rsquo;s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here</div>

Lead Data Engineer

Northrop Grumman

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
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 &mdash; 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 Mission System&rsquo;s Engineering and Sciences (E&amp;S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Capability Maturation &amp; Development - Engineering Execution Section Lead to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be in Baltimore, MD, and is a full time on site role.
What You&rsquo;ll Get to Do: 
The individual will be the direct liaison to the Capability Maturation &amp; Development (CMAD) Director within the Emerging Capability Development Business Unit. The role leads a cross‑functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, and SEIT Leads, overseeing end‑to‑end program execution throughout the CMAD operating unit. It works closely with Engineering Discipline leadership and Program Management, while also partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to meet key program milestones. Reporting to the Engineering Execution Lead, the incumbent is accountable for technical performance, staffing, root‑cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign‑off, and the development of CEACs for all programs within the OU. Some travel may be required to locations where CMAD programs are being executed. In addition, this role may take on a program leadership position.<ul><li>
Oversee engineering execution across the CMAD portfolio of product lines as the lead for all execution activities, including NCTA.</li><li>
Lead a cross functional engineering leadership team during proposal, design, build, and delivery phases of CMAD product lines.</li><li>
Maintain awareness of engineering challenges across multiple programs and ensure robust risk mitigation plans are in place.</li><li>
Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership and decompose across program areas.</li><li>
Provide technical leadership by ensuring the delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and technical quality.</li><li>
Institute rigorous performance reviews, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes w/ BaPS to ensure consistent engineering excellence within the CMAD area.</li><li>
Review programs budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts and offer guidance to your team</li><li>
Interface with engineering discipline sections to secure team staffing.</li><li>
Brief internal and customer leadership on the progress of assigned work &amp; programs</li><li>
Perform in a fast paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings.</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree with 10 years of experience, a master&rsquo;s degree with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
U.S Citizenship is required.</li><li>
A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.</li><li>
Ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.</li><li>
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).</li><li>
5 years of progressive engineering experience in the aerospace, defense, or related high technology sectors.</li><li>
5 years of experience directing multi&ndash;function engineering teams to achieve common goals, including planning, risk management, and project performance.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex technical programs.</li><li>
Experience as a Technical lead (e.g. Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, EPM) in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment.</li><li>
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing EVMS projects.</li><li>
Experience with staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.</li><li>
Experience as an engineering leader with direct reports.</li><li>
Prior program management experience</li><li>
Desired Technical Experiences:</li><li>
Delivering complex embedded hardware/software solutions on time and within budget in an Agile environment.</li><li>
ASIC packaging into MCM and AD/DA sampling.</li><li>
Camera/EOIR technology.</li><li>
Integrated circuit design verification and tapout.</li><li>
Developing product lines and technology roadmaps.</li></ul>
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 
 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! 
 
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. 
 
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. 
 
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $276,500.00
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.</div>

Capability Maturation & Development - Engineering Execution Section Lead

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
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 &mdash; 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 Mission System&rsquo;s Engineering and Sciences (E&amp;S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Advanced Systems &amp; Technology - Engineering Execution Section Lead to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and is a full-time on-site position.
What You&rsquo;ll Get to Do:
The individual will be the direct liaison to the Advanced Systems &amp; Technology (AS&amp;T) Operating Unit Director within the Emerging Capability Development Business Unit. The role leads a cross‑functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, and SEIT Leads, overseeing end‑to‑end program execution throughout the AS&amp;T operating unit. It works closely with Engineering Discipline leadership and Program Management, while also partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to meet key program milestones. Reporting to the Engineering Execution Lead, the incumbent is accountable for technical performance, staffing, root‑cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign‑off, and the development of CEACs for all programs within the OU.<ul><li>
Oversee engineering execution across the AS&amp;T portfolio as the lead for all execution activities including NCTA.</li><li>
Lead a cross-functional engineering leadership team during proposal, design, build, and delivery phases of AS&amp;T portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain an awareness of engineering challenges across multiple programs and ensure robust risk mitigation plans are in place.</li><li>
Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership.</li><li>
Provide technical leadership by ensuring the delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and technical quality.</li><li>
Institute performance reviews, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes to ensure consistent engineering excellence withing the AS&amp;T OU.</li><li>
Develop and execute project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts.</li><li>
Interface with engineering discipline sections to secure team staffing.</li><li>
Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.</li><li>
Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.</li></ul>
This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance, the ability to obtain or successfully transfer an active DoD Top Secret and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree with 10 years of experience, a master&rsquo;s degree with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
U.S Citizenship is required.</li><li>
A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.</li><li>
Ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.</li><li>
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).</li><li>
5 years of progressive engineering experience in the aerospace, defense, or related high‑technology sectors.</li><li>
5 years of experience directing multi&ndash;function engineering teams to achieve common goals, including planning, risk management, and project performance.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex technical programs.</li><li>
Experience as a Technical lead (e.g. Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, EPM) in a multi-disciplinary engineering team environment.</li><li>
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.</li><li>
Experience with staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools</li></ul>
 Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.</li><li>
Proven program‑management experience leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects from concept through delivery in fast‑paced environments.</li><li>
Desired Technical Experiences:</li><li>
Experience in development of complex RF or Digital systems and sub-systems</li><li>
Experience with flight test operations and testing systems in Flight using NG CRJ or Flight Asset</li><li>
Experience with EOIR Technology and Applications, Design, Testing, and Modeling</li><li>
Experience with Integrated Circuit Design Verification &amp; Tapout</li><li>
Experience with development of EW Systems (Specifically EW System Architecture &amp; Software Development)</li><li>
Experiences with Artificial Intelligence and applications of Combat Identification Techniques</li></ul>
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! 
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. 
We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. 
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. 
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $276,500.00
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.</div>

Advanced Systems & Technology - Engineering Execution Section Lead

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
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 &mdash; 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 Mission System&rsquo;s Engineering and Sciences (E&amp;S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a leader to manage the Antenna Subsystem Architecture and Analysis Section. The team is responsible for overall RF Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) subsystem requirements decomposition, requirements derivation, architecture definition, trade studies, analysis, design, verification, test, and integration of existing and future RF antenna subsystems across a variety of platforms.
This position is located on-site in Baltimore, MD and supports the Engineering &amp; Sciences organization aligned to the Baltimore and Partners Division. This position will report to the Director of AESA Subsystems &amp; Product Leadership.
This position is dual role encompassing both people and project/technical leadership.
What You'll Get to do:
<ul><li>Lead an engineering group of five front-line managers and 50-60 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning</li><li>
Direct management and consulting of the section&rsquo;s Technical Leadership</li><li>
Provide project and technical oversight for activities performed by the group</li><li>
Ensure application of design processes and guidelines used in the group</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and quality</li><li>
Promote team building through coaching, mentoring, and career development</li><li>
Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers</li><li>
Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups</li><li>
Responsible for recruitment and onboarding of top-tier multi-disciplined engineering talent</li><li>
Support AESA subsystem technology roadmap strategic discussions for the enterprise</li><li>
Support department initiatives, recruiting, cross-campus/sector involvement, and internally funded projects</li></ul>
This role is contingent upon candidates having an Active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master&rsquo;s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
U.S Citizenship is required.</li><li>
A current/active DoD secret clearance.</li><li>
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).</li><li>
5 years of experience as an IPT Lead and/or Functional Management of technical teams.</li><li>
Understanding of the components comprising an AESA subsystem.</li><li>
Understanding of RF, analog, and digital electronics.</li><li>
Understanding of engineering processes, process development, and engineering metrics.</li><li>
Understanding of recruitment and onboarding of engineering personnel.</li><li>
Effective communication with executive leadership from functional/program organizations.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.</li><li>
Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in setting expectations and driving accountability through multi-level engineering organizations.</li><li>
Demonstrated success in implementing engineering metrics as well as continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and quality.</li><li>
Proven ability to understand system-level requirements and decompose to derive hardware, digital, and software requirements.</li><li>
Understanding of RF product design and design verification testing.</li><li>
Relevant experience base with hands-on lab skills, integration, and subsystem test with mixed RF-digital systems.</li></ul>
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00
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.</div>

Antenna Subsystem Architecture & Analysis – Electronics Engineering Section Lead

<div>RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
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 &mdash; 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 Mission System&rsquo;s Engineering and Sciences (E&amp;S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Software Architecture &ndash; Embedded Software Engineering Section Lead in our BWI facility in Baltimore, MD and will require 100% on-site work.
The Software Architecture &ndash; Embedded Software Engineering Section Lead will own the strategy, design, delivery, and operational excellence of a team of engineers tasked with creating shared architectures, reusable code libraries, and driving reuse across projects that use languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, C#, and others. This role combines deep technical leadership with people‑management responsibilities, fostering a culture of rapid iteration, modern engineering practices, and scalable architecture for distributed, real‑time, high‑throughput systems.
What You&rsquo;ll Get to Do:
You will be accountable for driving performance excellence, providing people leadership, and accelerating business growth, requiring a broad skill set that balances technical expertise, interpersonal acumen, and business insight. The ideal candidate operates independently against strategic objectives while thriving in a collaborative team environment, and can seamlessly partner across divisions and sectors to achieve team goals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, setting and executing performance targets, mentoring and developing staff, identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, and coordinating cross‑functional initiatives that align with the organization&rsquo;s strategic vision.<ul><li>
Engineering Execution: Accountable for engineering cost, schedule, and technical performance through oversight of engineering reviews, Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs), engineering metrics, audits, and general program execution.</li><li>
Business Development: Functional oversight of bid and proposal inputs for future work, independent technical reviews of major programs and Research and Development (R&amp;D) projects.</li><li>
Hiring and Staffing: Support hiring goals through network events, interviewing, and intern/Pathway placements. Understanding workforce management tool (currently WLF) to make certain programs are staffed as effectively and efficiently as possible. Be creative in solutions such as engaging remote site and using contract labor.</li><li>
Talent Management: Identify skills mix based on business needs and forecast needs for experienced hires, college graduates and interns. Build and execute strategy for full life-cycle talent management; hire, retain, deploy and develop diverse teams.</li><li>
Budget Management: Manage indirect spending to meet overhead ratio and utilization goals.</li><li>
Workforce Engagement and Knowledge Building: Build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement through knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching. Encourage pervasive knowledge base building that supports new hire acclimation and succession needs.</li></ul>
This position is contingent on the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree with 8 years of experience, a Master&rsquo;s degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.</li><li>
U.S Citizenship is required.</li><li>
An active DoD Secret Clearance.</li><li>
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).</li><li>
5 years demonstrated success leading multiple large, distributed engineering teams focused on software engineering, preferably for secure, embedded, resource (SWaPc) constrained, or tactical processing.</li><li>
Experienced in software engineering processes and tailoring.</li><li>
High proficiency in technical solution development.</li><li>
Experience with program execution, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.</li><li>
Experience developing technology strategy and roadmaps across BUs, divisions, and sectors.</li><li>
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance or higher.</li><li>
Experience in defense or aerospace industries.</li><li>
Experience delivering complex embedded hardware and software solutions on time and within budget.
</li><li>Demonstrated track record of software reuse initiatives that produced shared solutions adopted across multiple contracts, with measurable ROI.</li><li>
Familiarity with DoD/IC program protection guidance, export control constraints, and SWaPC3 optimization.</li><li>
Experience mentoring senior engineers and building diverse, high‑performing technical teams in a matrixed, multi‑site environment.</li><li>
Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD tools, Agile, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>
Proven technical management experience preferably in either program profit and loss or integrated product team.</li></ul>
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $184,300.00 - $276,500.00
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.</div>

Software Architecture - Embedded Software Engineering Section Lead

Johns Hopkins University

<div>The Johns Hopkins University Laboratory for Child Development seeks a Research assistant who will work with infants and young children and their families to collect data for experiments designed to understand how children perceive and reason about the world. Previous experience with children is important for this position. 
The Research Assistant will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. 
Specific Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>
Run routine and ad hoc reports.</li><li>
Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.</li><li>
Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.</li><li>
Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.</li><li>
May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.</li><li>
May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.</li><li>
May design and format papers/publications.</li><li>
May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
In addition to the duties described above<ul><li>
Participate in testing of infant and child human subjects in psychology experiments.</li><li>
Lead efforts to recruit infant and child human subjects.</li><li>
Oversee undergraduate research assistants in laboratory work.</li><li>
Help manage research budgets.</li><li>
Oversee lab purchasing.</li></ul> 

Minimum Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in a related field.</li><li>
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Cognitive science, or related field.</li></ul> 

Technical Skills &amp; Expected Level of Proficiency<ul><li>
Analytical Skills - Awareness</li><li>
Attention to Detail - Awareness</li><li>
Data Management and Analysis - Awareness</li><li>
Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness</li><li>
Information Gathering - Awareness</li><li>
Oral and Written Communications - Awareness</li><li>
Organizational Skills - Awareness</li></ul> 
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs. 
Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant (KSAS - Dept. of Psychological &amp; Brain Sciences)
 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
 
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 20 hours per week 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: Psychological and Brain Sciences
 
Personnel area: School of Arts &amp; Sciences</div>

Research Assistant (KSAS - Dept. of Psychological & Brain Sciences)

Gross Mendelsohn & Associates

<div>Gross Mendelsohn, one of the Mid-Atlantic&rsquo;s leading independent CPA and advisory firms, is seeking a strategic and technically strong Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC) to build and lead our cybersecurity and IT risk advisory capabilities.
This is a visible, high-impact leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise cybersecurity and IT compliance programs for both clients and the firm, particularly government contractors and organizations operating in regulated environments.
As cybersecurity requirements continue to intensify, this role will sit at the intersection of IT architecture, regulatory compliance, risk advisory, and executive leadership. The Director will help position Gross Mendelsohn as a trusted advisor in cybersecurity governance, CUI compliance, and federal regulatory readiness.
Recognized with nine Top Workplace awards, Gross Mendelsohn is committed to professional excellence, collaboration, and long-term growth. This opportunity offers leadership visibility, strategic influence, and the ability to build and expand a critical service line within a respected independent firm.
Key Responsibilities
Cybersecurity &amp; IT Governance Leadership<ul><li>
Serve as the firm&rsquo;s senior leader for cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance advisory services</li><li>
Design and oversee enterprise cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and related standards</li><li>
Lead end-to-end CUI and federal compliance programs, including development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and Plans of Action &amp; Milestones (POA&amp;M)</li><li>
Conduct NIST SP 800-171 gap assessments and develop prioritized remediation roadmaps</li><li>
Support clients with DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance, SPRS scoring, and CMMC readiness initiatives</li><li>
Prepare clients for audits, mock assessments, and government inquiries</li></ul>
IT Infrastructure &amp; Security Oversight<ul><li>
Oversee implementation and validation of technical cybersecurity controls, including:</li><li>
Multi-factor authentication</li><li>
Encryption (data at rest and in transit)</li><li>
Endpoint protection</li><li>
Logging, SIEM, and continuous monitoring</li><li>
Network segmentation</li><li>
Secure configuration and hardening standards</li><li>
Provide advisory oversight of secure cloud environments, including Microsoft GCC High, Azure Government, and AWS GovCloud</li><li>
Establish identity and access management frameworks and privileged access controls</li><li>
Evaluate backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes</li><li>
Direct incident response strategy and regulatory reporting obligations</li></ul>
Supply Chain &amp; Flow-Down Advisory<ul><li>
Advise prime contractors on subcontractor cybersecurity flow-down requirements</li><li>
Assess subcontractor readiness and compliance risk exposure</li><li>
Support documentation required for federal scrutiny</li></ul>
Training &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Develop and deliver CUI-specific and role-based cybersecurity training</li><li>
Implement measurable security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations</li><li>
Lead annual program reviews and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>
Maintain compliance posture during infrastructure changes, acquisitions, or system transitions</li></ul>
Executive Advisory &amp; Reporting<ul><li>
Prepare executive-level cybersecurity risk reports and board-ready briefings</li><li>
Translate complex technical risk into actionable business guidance</li><li>
Collaborate with firm leadership to expand cybersecurity service offerings</li></ul>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field</li><li>
7&ndash;12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, compliance, or security architecture</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading CUI, DFARS, and NIST 800-171 compliance initiatives</li><li>
Experience working within a government contractor or regulated environments strongly preferred</li><li>
Experience with secure federal cloud platforms such as GCC High or GovCloud preferred</li><li>
Professional certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Security+, or equivalent</li></ul>
Required Skills and Competencies
Technical Expertise<ul><li>
Deep understanding of modern IT infrastructure, cloud security, and cybersecurity architecture</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of NIST frameworks and federal cybersecurity regulations</li><li>
Experience leading risk assessments and remediation programs</li><li>
Strong documentation, audit-readiness, and control validation capabilities</li></ul>
Analytical Strength<ul><li>
Exceptional risk analysis and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Ability to align cybersecurity controls with business processes</li><li>
Strong systems thinking and governance design capability</li></ul>
Interpersonal &amp; Professional Skills<ul><li>
Strong executive presence and communication skills</li><li>
Ability to present complex cybersecurity risks clearly to non-technical audiences</li><li>
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build cross-functional relationships</li><li>
Growth-oriented mindset with interest in expanding advisory capabilities</li></ul>
Additional Requirements<ul><li>
U.S. Citizenship required</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 30% to client sites as needed</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cybersecurity reporting tools</li></ul>
Why Join Gross Mendelsohn?<ul><li>
Lead and grow a high-impact cybersecurity advisory capability</li><li>
Work directly with firm leadership in a visible strategic role</li><li>
Contribute to modernization initiatives within a respected independent firm</li><li>
Collaborative, growth-oriented culture</li><li>
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li><li>
Free parking at our Locust Point/McHenry Row office</li><li>
Hybrid flexibility is available with approval</li></ul>
Work Environment
This role offers flexibility to work hybrid or fully remote; however, the Director of Cybersecurity will be expected to be present at client sites or in the office as business needs require, particularly for client delivery, team leadership, and strategic initiatives.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and manage physical files and documentation as needed.
Join Us<div><div>
If you are a strategic and execution-driven cybersecurity leader who thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented professional services firm and is energized by building, scaling, and protecting a high-impact practice, we encourage you to apply.</div></div>
Gross Mendelsohn is an equal opportunity employer
committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.</div>

Director of Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk and Compliance

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