This program supports multiple innovative product lines, focused in Python. The environment is a fast-paced collaborative team spanning multiple locations. You would be one of multiple Product Owners supporting a cross functional discipline team. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector would love to have you join our team as a Level 4 Agile Product Owner.
The new Product Owner will define and prioritize the product backlog, align stakeholder goals, and guide development teams to deliver high‑value features on schedule.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience; 6+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
5+ years professional development experience.
Firm understanding of version control using Git and workflows on platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Demonstrated success with Agile processes.
Experience with Containerization, Kubernetes, and/or Helm charts
Experience with Atlassian tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the decomposition of software requirements
Experience debugging code and conducting code peer reviews
Able to motivate a large agile team that supports multiple products
Able to handle prioritization with requests coming from multiple customers
Proven history of delegation
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in science and 8+ years of software development experience
- Alternatively, a master’s degree with 6+ years of software development experience
- Alternatively, 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years of professional development experience
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at the time of application
- Understanding of version control using Git and workflows on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
- Demonstrated success with Agile processes
- Experience with containerization, Kubernetes, and/or Helm charts
- Experience with Atlassian tools
- Experience decomposing software requirements
- Experience debugging code and conducting code peer reviews
- Ability to motivate a large Agile team supporting multiple products
- Ability to prioritize requests from multiple customers
- Proven history of delegation
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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.







