Northrop Grumman

Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

Northrop Grumman$192K — $289K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 14 years or Master's with 12 years or PhD with 10 years of experience
  • Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
  • Experience in spacecraft product development
  • 4+ years leading multidisciplinary teams to meet technical and budget goals
  • 8+ years in technical engineering development and integration
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project management

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for engineering execution to the PMO
  • Lead Integrated Product Team and Subsystem Leads through all project phases
  • Oversee engineering challenges and manage risk across Spacecraft Development Programs
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts per the Statement of Work (SOW)
  • Deliver progress briefings to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
  • Company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM) Level 6 to join our team in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role oversees technical execution, process improvement, guiding senior engineers and Integrated Product Team Leads, while ensuring projects meet requirements, schedules, and budgets. Responsible for engineering project execution, driving program performance, interfacing with Chief Engineers, Lead Systems Engineers, Program Management Office (PMO), Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to deliver commitments.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:
  • Primary point of contact for engineering execution to the Program Management Office
  • Lead IPT Leads and Subsystem Leads over various disciplines (Systems, Hardware, Software, Integration and Test, Production, etc) through all phases: proposal, design, build, delivery
  • Oversee engineering challenges, risk mitigation, and process improvement across Spacecraft Development Programs
  • Accountable for the development and management of project budgets, schedules, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Estimates at Complete (EACs), Risk & Opportunity Management, Proposal quoting efforts, Resource Demands, and Work execution/forecasts according to the SOW
  • Provide progress briefings to internal/external stakeholders


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:
  • Bachelor's degree with 14 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 12 years of professional experience or PhD with 10 years of professional experience
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Experience in at least one spacecraft product development program
  • 4+ years of leadership of multidisciplinary teams achieving technical, cost, schedule targets
  • 8+ years of technical engineering development and integration
  • Experience in the full lifecycle development of a product
  • Experience managing budgets and complex technical programs
  • Expert in EVMS and prior CAM experience managing tracked projects, Success in effective cost estimations
  • Expertise in EVMS and prior CAM experience managing projects with demonstrated success in work estimation
  • Demonstrated success in EAC management, proposals, IMS, Subcontract/supplier management
  • Prior Experience as a Chief Engineer, System Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT Lead), Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Program Manager, Project Management, or EPM - in addition to CAM experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI or TS with SAP
  • Advanced degree in STEM or related fields
  • Program management experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to delivery
  • Full product lifecycle experience in spacecraft and/or ground systems
  • 5+ years directing multifunction engineering teams, project planning, risk management
  • 5+ years leading engineering teams through development/design programs in aerospace, defense, or related sectors
  • Experience with staffing, engineering metrics, training resources/tools
  • Risk/opportunity/issue management for complex hardware/software systems


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Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00

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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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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