Project Engineer Level 4 (25-519)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Space Systems-Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Project Management - Project Engineer Level 4 (25-519) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is crucial in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to methodically plan missile defense operations, track battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Moreover, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

As the Project Engineer, you will report to the C2BMC Inc10 Solution Chief (SC) and support the execution of technical program management tasks across the relevant C2BMC Task Orders. Collaborate with the SC to establish program-level milestones and capabilities needed to complete all Inc10 work scope as outlined in the SOW and ECPs. Assist the SC in monitoring the successful implementation of Inc10 capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure Agile workflow management tools are consistently updated with all necessary data and accurately show current progress
• Assist the SC in developing program briefings (e.g., PMR, IPRs, IETRs) and CDRLs, including planning and executing program review events
• Collect program execution metrics, track metric data, and resolve issues
• Lead the identification of program risks and opportunities, including developing the risks and opportunities, creating mitigation plans, tracking, coordinating, resolving issues, and providing risk briefings to various risk and opportunity management boards
• Support the definition of ECPs and Task Instructions, including capabilities, schedules, detailed task planning, ECP BOE Kickoff presentations, reviews, and coordination with BOE authors
• Ensure the technical scope in BOEs aligns with the customer's requested scope
• Coordinate and support internal and external customer technical staff to assist SC as needed
• Driving the execution of programmatic business rhythms, such as the closure of program-level action items
• Support SC in coordinating efforts, removing obstacles, and monitoring the execution of program capabilities, including planning, development, integration, testing, analysis, and deployment
• Proven leadership in large-scale software development programs
• Experience with multi-domain Command and Control Systems
• Proven ability to shape, adapt, and align customer needs with overall program objectives in a fast-changing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the System Engineering discipline, including experience managing software development
• Experience as a customer advocate and in managing multi-faceted, multi-company contracts
• Experience with the development life cycle and adapting to emerging digital technology for requirements, hardware, software, firmware, product, system, integration, testing, and operations
• Knowledge and experience in Earned Value Management
• Experience preparing BOEs and submitting Engineering Change proposals in a DoD setting

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Project Management, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Technical expertise and ability to develop and guide a vision, strategy, and execution plan for external customers, leaders, and development teams both within and outside organizational boundaries
• Ability to utilize data to achieve results and assess performance

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits available at Northrop Grumman are adaptable and customizable, enabling you to select options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.