Network Engineering Project Manager(EPM)

• Company: Northrop Grumman
• Position: Network Engineering Project Manager (EPM)
• Location: 9975 Federal Drive
• Duration: long term, ongoing contract – we are a direct sub to the C2BMC program
• Clearance: TS/SCI
• Program – C2BMC

"Position Responsibilities
The Networks Engineering Project Manager (EPM) will lead the Networking Resource Managed Area (RMA), directing all Agile Release Train (ART) commitments and ensuring that technical backlog items are prioritized, decomposed into executable epics and capabilities, and adequately staffed to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives. As the primary technical authority for network infrastructure across the C2BMC program, the EPM will ensure that engineering solutions, test plans, and system baselines align with the program's overall goals and modern engineering practices. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the network portion of the program schedule, cost estimates, and risk/opportunity registers; owning earned value management and control account responsibilities for the RMA; recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining a high-performing Networks workforce; managing work assignments, performance assessments, recognition, and disciplinary actions; and mitigating attrition to meet demand signals. The role requires close coordination with Solution Chiefs, other Resource Managed Areas (RMAs), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and external partners (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics) to resolve dependencies, address issues, and synchronize efforts across geographically dispersed teams. The EPM will author and approve the Basis of Estimates (BOE) and the technical content of proposals for network efforts, validating that resources are correctly sized to the scope and that commitments are realistic. Risk and opportunity management is essential—identifying, evaluating, tracking, and mitigating network-related risks with timely execution and reporting to senior leadership. The manager will provide clear, concise briefings and status updates to senior leaders, customers, and external stakeholders, acting as the primary spokesperson for network capabilities and progress. Championing Agile System/Software Development methodologies within the Networks RMA, the EPM will drive continuous improvement, data-informed decision-making, and adoption of digital engineering tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Agility). Travel to development, testing, and operational sites may be required to oversee network activities, conduct audits, and represent the program in customer and partner meetings.

Basic Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 12 to15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience within DoD programs, preferably with direct involvement in C2BMC, Missile Defense Agency, or related space domain initiatives. Demonstrated success in managing large, geographically dispersed engineering teams (100+ personnel) across multiple companies and subcontractors, with experience in Agile Release Trains (ART) and SAFe/Agile methodologies. Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOE), cost proposals, and technical baselines; strong background in earned value management (EVM) and cost-schedule risk analysis. Proven ability to deliver complex DoD systems (software, cyber, network, or hardware) on schedule and within budget while improving affordability and quality. Stakeholder Interaction: Direct experience briefing senior leadership and customers (e.g., senior MDA officials, program executives) on technical status, risks, and opportunities. Collaboration: Experience influencing and coordinating work across multiple external partners and prime contractors, and managing vendor/temporary agency staffing. Core Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities; proficiency with Agile collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence) and an understanding of modern digital engineering practices. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or experience in a related technical field and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (or higher) and be indoctrinated into classified C2BMC or Missile Defense Agency programs.

Preferred Qualifications
SAFe® Product Owner or Release Train Engineer certification with demonstrable experience leading ARTs in a defense-focused environment. Direct experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or C2BMC programs, including familiarity with their specific technical architectures, cyber engineering requirements, and operational concepts. Background in network engineering, software development, or cyber engineering supporting large-scale, secure communications, and platform infrastructure solutions. Proven ability to work with multi-company, multi-discipline teams that include prime contractors (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics) and temporary agency resources across multiple sites. Expertise in digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management) and a record of implementing these practices to enhance productivity and traceability. Advanced proficiency with Agile collaboration platforms and the ability to tailor toolsets to support program-specific workflows. Strong risk management orientation, with a history of formally identifying, mitigating, and tracking technical risks and opportunities through earned value analysis. Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is highly desired; equivalent senior-level experience will also be considered. Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and be indoctrinated into classified C2BMC or Missile Defense Agency programs."