Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 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 OfficeLead IPT Leads and Subsystem Leads over various disciplines (Systems, Hardware, Software, Integration and Test, Production, etc) through all phases: proposal, design, build, deliveryOversee engineering challenges, risk mitigation, and process improvement across Spacecraft Development ProgramsAccountable 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 SOWProvide progress briefings to internal/external stakeholdersThis 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 experienceRequires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeExperience in at least one spacecraft product development program4+ years of leadership of multidisciplinary teams achieving technical, cost, schedule targets8+ years of technical engineering development and integrationExperience in the full lifecycle development of a productExperience managing budgets and complex technical programsExpert in EVMS and prior CAM experience managing tracked projects, Success in effective cost estimationsExpertise in EVMS and prior CAM experience managing projects with demonstrated success in work estimationDemonstrated success in EAC management, proposals, IMS, Subcontract/supplier managementPrior 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 experiencePreferredQualifications:Active TS/SCI or TS with SAPAdvanced degree in STEM or related fieldsProgram management experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to deliveryFull product lifecycle experience in spacecraft and/or ground systems5+ years directing multifunction engineering teams, project planning, risk management5+ years leading engineering teams through development/design programs in aerospace, defense, or related sectorsExperience with staffing, engineering metrics, training resources/toolsRisk/opportunity/issue management for complex hardware/software systems​Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:#NOVASPACEPrimary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00The 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.SummaryLocation: United States-Virginia-Dulles; United States-Virginia-McLeanType: Full time