Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to join our team in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
This role has the authority to make engineering project management decisions and recommendations that have an impact on new business, program performance, design, development, and mission operations. You will be guiding a team of technical engineers to resolve problems that occur across the program’s lifecycle. This role reports to the program Engineering PM (EPM) and works with the program Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer (LSE)/Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead, and the Program Management Office (PMO) to deliver on program and stakeholder commitments.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job, you will:
Deliver on all product team deliverables within cost and schedule, while meeting contractual programmatic and technical requirements and stakeholder expectations
Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to analyze work progress, address variances, and appropriately react to ensure successful program performance
Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices
Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and time phased labor/material spreads for accurate cost/schedule reporting
Ensure Engineering and Program processes, company policies, and industry best standards are followed for efficient execution and auditable compliance
Deploy rigorous scope management, adhering to the Statement of Work (SOW), and facilitating changes with program leadership and task level teams
Coordinate staffing plans with engineering functional management, verify appropriate skill mix for work scope, and address conflicting resource issues
Coordinate and collaborate with Global Supply Chain to manage suppliers and material to achieve product team deliverables
Coordinate and collaborate with Manufacturing & Operations and Integration and Test to support build and I&T of IPT subsystems and products
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of applicable experience, or a Masters Degree plus 6 years of applicable experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
2-3 years experience with at least one phase of the lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and/or operations
Risk & Opportunity Management experience and change control experience
1 year of experience in Project Management with CAM responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in Project Management roles such as CAM, IPT and experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) on programs
Experience with the full lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and operations
Prior experience as an Operations Program Manager (OPM)
Active TS/SCI with existing SAP access
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Skills Required
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, current and within scope, required at application
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of applicable experience
- Master's degree and 6 years of applicable experience, or PhD and 4 years of applicable experience
- 2-3 years of experience with at least one phase of spacecraft development, build, or operations
- Experience with risk and opportunity management and change control
- One year of project management experience with CAM responsibilities
- 1-2 years of project management experience as a CAM or IPT lead, including EVMS experience
- Experience with the full lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and operations
- Prior experience as an Operations Program Manager
- Active TS/SCI clearance with existing SAP access
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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