Senior Principal Systems Engineer- IPT Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. 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 executionand 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 usingEarned 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 #NoVASpace #SpaceSysEngJobs #SpaceEngJobs #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Job Category: Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr