Sr Principal Agile Product Owner – Sys Engr Support PO (26-307)

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 Sr Principal Agile Product Owner – Systems Engineering Support Product Owner (26-307) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based 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 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 systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, 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 and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

This role belongs to the Systems Engineering and Verification (SE&V) team, which works on C2BMC, and reports to the Engineering Manager overseeing Integrated Systems Engineering Services. The Product Owner oversees a team that delivers Agile methodologies and Earned-Value management support to SE&V. The team includes Scrum Masters, Cost Account Managers (CAM), the RCB coordinator, and the Metrics Analyst. The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring steady Agile delivery, clear cost tracking, effective talent acquisition, and data-driven insights across the ART. These responsibilities support the team's smooth operation by managing process activities, allowing the Systems Engineering teams to concentrate on other technical work.

Essential Functions:

• Help bring new members up to speed on their duties and provide charging guidance to direct reports

• Communicate sprint goals, PI objectives, and any changes to priorities to all Scrum Masters and stakeholders

• Approve and sign off on earned value reports, recruitment status updates, and metric dashboards before distribution

• Facilitate cross-role coordination meetings (e.g., Scrum Master sync, CAM-Metrics sync) to surface dependencies and impediments

• Track and report on the team’s success metrics (predictability, CV, time-to-hire, dashboard latency, stakeholder satisfaction)

• Engage other program leaders with SE&V, Finance, and Compliance, and leads within other ARTs

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, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 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 a PhD in a related discipline with 4 years of relevant work experience
• 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 with Agile methodology, including participation in ceremonies such as sprint planning and use of tools such as Jira
• Sufficient earned value experience such that CAM processes are understood, reports are readily interpreted, and guidance can be provided to the CAM team when issues arise
• Understanding of the C2BMC hiring process, including participation in activities such as interviewing, Resource Control Board (RCB), and requisition writing and editing
• Formal or informal team leadership experience, including coaching and providing performance feedback

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. 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: $129,300.00 - $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.