Staff Agile Product Owner (26-154)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 a Staff Agile Product Owner - Interface Product Owner (26-154) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, or 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.

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

Position Overview:

The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a critical component of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that allows 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 meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The candidate will serve as the Product Owner for the Interface Product Team within the C2BMC SE&V Team, overseeing value delivery for a complex missile defense command-and-control system.

Essential Functions:

• Specify stakeholders need to drive the frequent delivery of value to the customer
• Coordinate and prioritize requirements for multiple Task Orders
• Contribute to the overall C2BMC Program Roadmap
• Assess progress and inform Leadership of the status
• Act as the primary technical contact with the Government
• Manage stakeholder expectations
• Assist in preparing and delivering briefings and demonstrations to customers
• Applies advanced concepts, theories, and principles, helping to develop new ones
• Addresses highly complex problems with consultative guidance; wrong decisions could lead to failure in reaching key goals and harm the organization's technological reputation
• Advises top management and customers on advanced research studies and applications
• Managerial and leadership experience are necessary skills
• The successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the poise and flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment
• Work will be performed as a member of an Agile Scrum team under the direction of a Team Lead who reports to the C2BMC Regional Systems Engineering Manager
• Work will be performed in a closed area; therefore, the position is 100% in-office with no remote opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems, Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Project Management, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 12 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience; or 16 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
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
• Experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams for developing and integrating large, complex software applications
• Extensive experience managing stakeholders in a large, complex development program
• Support the achievement of Earned Value Management by collaborating closely with the CAMs, providing essential information to evaluate EV performance, and assisting with variances and ETCs
• Collaborate with other Product Teams and ARTs to plan and deliver C2BMC releases
• Collaborate with the Run Ahead, Platform & Infrastructure, Networks, and other technical leadership teams, and communicate priorities to the Product Team
• Prepare engineering estimates and the basis of estimates for task instructions and RFPs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Ballistic Missile Defense concepts, Battle Management and Command and Control (BM/C2) systems, defense communications systems, and the BMDS is highly preferred
• Experience in the following areas preferred:
• Team management and leadership in an Agile environment are desired
• Experience with DoD integration processes, Agile, SE&V methodologies, and MBSE tools
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience is a plus
• Experience as a Product Owner and/or Scrum Master is a plus
• Development of Command and Control System Applications
• Experience with software integration and formal testing
• Willingness to adapt to unexpected tasks
• The applicant should have a good working knowledge of MS Office products

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. 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: $161,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.