Northrop Grumman

Agile Product Owner Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman$114K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or similar field
  • 5-8 years of related experience depending on level
  • Experience in software development and Agile methodologies
  • 1-2 years of CAM experience
  • 1-2 years of Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
  • Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access required
  • US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Product Owner for a software development team
  • Manage budget and staffing as the CAM
  • Conduct regular briefings for executive leadership and customers
  • Coordinate stakeholder needs across multiple products
  • Own and prioritize the integrated Product Roadmap
  • Refine and prioritize the product backlog from stakeholder needs
  • Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning activities

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 - $213,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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