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Staff Integrated Product Team Lead

Northrop Grumman logoNorthrop Grumman$177,000–$265,600/yrDulles, VA, United StatesFull timePosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Secret clearance

About the job

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 a 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.

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 execution and 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 - Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience or PhD with 8 years of professional experience - Requires an active U.S.

Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope - 2 years of experience in Project Management roles such as Control Account Manager (CAM), IPT Lead, and/or Project/Program Manager - 2 years of leading engineering teams through development/design programs - 1 year of experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) on programs - Experience with at least one phase of the lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and operations or related product development experience ​ ## Preferred Qualifications - 4 years of experience in Project Management roles such as Control Account Manager (CAM), IPT Lead, and/or Project/Program Manager - Full product lifecycle experience (proposal, design, build, integration, test, launch, operations) - Expert in Earned Value Management System - Control account management and/or technical leadership over work scope ≥ $25M - Demonstrated success in program cost/schedule baselining and Estimate at Complete (EAC) management - Subcontracts/supplier management experience - Active TS/SCI or Active TS clearance with existing program accesses #NoVASpace #SpaceSysEngJobs #SpaceEngJobs #SPEnhancedERAP Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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