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Agile Product Owner - Sys Architecture (26-044)

Northrop Grumman

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$135,800 - $203,600
Unspecified
IT - Software
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)

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-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Internal Only : Sr Principal Agile Product Owner - System Architecture Product Owner (26-044) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel

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 key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges during all flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

The candidate will serve as the Product Owner for the C2BMC System Architecture team. In an Agile/SAFe environment, you will define, prioritize, and deliver software features that support missile-defense command-and-control operations. You will collaborate with government stakeholders, internal engineering ARTs, and cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of valuable features. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the System Architecture team quickly.

Essential Functions:

  • Customer/Stakeholder Management
  • Elicit, document, and refine stakeholder needs
  • Translate stakeholder needs into backlog items
  • Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for the System Architecture team with key Stakeholders
  • Manage expectations and keep the team roadmap aligned with program priorities
  • Backlog & Release Planning
  • Own and continuously groom the product backlog with clear acceptance criteria
  • Prioritize work across multiple task orders to maximize value
  • Coordinate releases with Regional Applications teams and other Agile Release Teams (ARTs)
  • Program & Performance Oversight
  • Track progress against schedule and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics to provide status updates to leadership
  • Work with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to provide data for variance analysis and forecast Estimate to Complete (ETCs)
  • Agile/SAFe Delivery
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective, Daily Scrum, etc.)
  • Champion SAFe Agile principles and ensure ART alignment
  • Support DevSecOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
  • Technical Guidance & Documentation
  • Review design artifacts (Use Cases, SysML diagrams, interface control documents)
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated early and verified
  • Prepare and deliver briefings and demos to customers and senior leadership
  • Team Collaboration & Coaching
  • Mentor engineers, Scrum Masters, and other team members on Agile best practices
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across cross-functional teams


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, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, 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
  • Previous experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or technical lead on an extensive integrated program
  • Experience with Jira and Confluence
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing multiple software baselines
  • Experience with Earned Value Management in a software development organization
  • Experience in Agile environments using Agile methodologies
  • Experience with modern toolchains (Git, Gradle, Nexus, Eclipse/VS Code)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear briefings and technical demonstrations for stakeholders at all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter and proactively seek learning opportunities
  • Proven leadership experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements development and interpretation, software design, implementation, testing, fielding, and maintenance


Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (PM/PO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification is strongly preferred


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet 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: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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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