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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 Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Staff Systems Engineer – Integration & Test Engr Project Mgr (26-405) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals.

C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

The Integration and Test (I&T) Engineering Project Manager (EPM) will lead the I&T Resource Managed Area (RMA), directing all I&T commitments and ensuring that technical backlog items are prioritized, decomposed into executable epics and capabilities, and adequately staffed to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives. As the primary technical authority for I&T across the C2BMC program, the EPM will ensure that engineering solutions, test plans, and system baselines align with the program's overall goals and modern engineering practices.

Essential Functions:

In this role, you will:

Lead the I&T RMA and own all I&T commitments and deliverables across the C2BMC program

Prioritize and decompose I&T technical backlog items into executable epics and capabilities, ensuring appropriate staffing and sequencing to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives

Develop, maintain, and communicate the I&T portion of the program schedule, cost estimates, staffing plans, and risk/opportunity registers

Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the I&T RMA, owning earned value management (EVM) and control account responsibilities to ensure affordability and disciplined performance

Recruit, select, train, and retain a high‑performing I&T workforce; manage work assignments, performance assessments, recognition, and disciplinary actions; and mitigate attrition against current and forecast demand signals

Act as the primary technical authority for I&T, validating that engineering solutions, test strategies, and system baselines are consistent with program goals, architectures, and modern engineering practices

Coordinate closely with Solution Chiefs, other RMAs, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and external partners (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics) to resolve dependencies, address issues, and synchronize efforts across geographically dispersed teams

Author and approve Basis of Estimates (BOE) and proposal technical content for I&T efforts, ensuring resources are correctly sized to scope and that commitments are realistic and traceable

Lead risk and opportunity management for I&T: identify, evaluate, track, and mitigate I&T‑related risks; drive timely execution of mitigation plans; and report status to senior leadership and customers

Provide clear, concise briefings and status updates to senior leaders, customers, and external stakeholders, acting as the primary spokesperson for I&T capabilities, health, and progress

Champion Agile system/software development methodologies within the I&T RMA, driving continuous improvement, data‑informed decision‑making, and adoption of digital engineering tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Agility)

Promote disciplined use of modern digital engineering and MBSE practices to enhance productivity, traceability, and technical rigor across I&T activities

Travel to development, testing, and operational sites as required to oversee I&T activities, conduct audits, and present the program in customer and partner meetings

Support on‑call, evening, and weekend activities when necessary for system anomalies, major test events, or critical integration milestones

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 12 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 10 years of relevant work experience; or 8 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and be indoctrinated into SCI clearance
Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Experience:

Minimum 12–15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience within DoD programs, preferably with direct involvement in C2BMC, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or related space/defense domain initiatives
Demonstrated success managing large, geographically dispersed engineering teams (100+ personnel) across multiple companies and subcontractors
Experience with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and SAFe/Agile methodologies in a complex, mission‑critical environment
Direct experience with MDA or C2BMC programs, including familiarity with their technical architecture, integration and test practices, and operational concepts

Background in Integration and Test, network engineering, software development, or cyber engineering supporting large‑scale secure communications and mission‑critical platform/infrastructure solutions

Proven ability to lead multi‑company, multi‑discipline teams that include prime contractors (e.g., Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing, General Dynamics) and temporary‑agency resources across multiple sites

Technical Expertise:

Hands‑on experience authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOE), cost proposals, and technical baselines
Strong background in earned value management (EVM) and cost/schedule risk analysis
Proven ability to deliver complex DoD systems (software, cyber, network, or hardware) on schedule and within budget while driving affordability and quality improvements
Expertise in digital engineering and model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management) and a record of implementing these practices to enhance productivity and traceability

Advanced proficiency with Agile collaboration platforms and the ability to tailor toolsets to support complex program workflows

Strong risk‑management orientation, with a history of formally identifying, mitigating, and tracking technical risks and opportunities through earned value and quantitative analysis

Stakeholder Interaction & Collaboration:

Direct experience briefing senior leadership and customers (e.g., senior MDA officials, program executives) on technical status, risks, and opportunities
Experience influencing and coordinating work across multiple external partners and prime contractors and managin

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