Northrop Grumman Space Sector is looking for you to join our team as a Product Owner for a software product team to be onsite in Chantilly, Dulles, Fairfax VA or El Segundo
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
The Northrop Grumman Space Sector is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support Tactical Space Superiority Missions with unique solutions that solve Government needs across multiple programs and advance warfighter capabilities.
Job Description:
Serve as the Product Owner of a software development team
Serve as the CAM, keep budget updated, manage staffing plan
Regular briefings to Executive Leadership and Customers
Coordinate and prioritize the needs for multiple stakeholders across multiple products
To work with stakeholders, both internal and external, to develop solutions to solve Government needs across multiple programs and advance warfighter capabilities
Own the integrated Product Roadmap, defining the priorities of software capabilities consistent with stakeholder mission needs
Iterate Product Roadmap with the stakeholder to address evolving priorities
Decompose stakeholders’ needs to create, refine, and prioritize the product backlog; support all aspects of backlog refinement and story mapping
Drive performance of the team to accomplish sprint and release commitments, escalate and remove impediments, and participate in status and progress reporting to senior management
Engage in Program Increment (PI) Planning Activities; ensure PI objectives reflect customer priorities and business value, identify risks and dependencies for the Scrum Team and across the program
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Product Owner (T3)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or similar plus 5 years of experience, or a master’s with 3 years of experience
Software Development experience
1+ years of CAM experience
EVM Experience 1+ years
Must be a US Citizen
Active Top Secret and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access at time of application
Sr. Principal Product Owner (T4)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, System Engineering, or similar plus 8 years of experience, or a master’s with 6 years of experience
Software Development experience
2+ years of CAM experience
2+ years EVM Experience
Product Owner Certification
Must be a US Citizen
Active Top Secret and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access at time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Atlassian Tool suite
Systems Engineering Experience
Product Owner Experience 5+ years
Product Owner Certification
Current SCI clearance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently, and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $213,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar plus 5 years experience, or Master's plus 3 years
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar plus 8 years experience, or Master's plus 6 years (senior level)
- Software development experience
- CAM (Contract/Cost Account Manager) experience (1+ years for T3, 2+ years for T4)
- EVM (Earned Value Management) experience (1+ years for T3, 2+ years for T4)
- Product Owner certification (required for Sr. Principal/T4)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite
- Systems engineering experience
- Product Owner experience 5+ years
- Current SCI clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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