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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Info Sys Project Mgr – Obsolescence/Sustainment Engineer (25-384) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. This role, located in Colorado Springs, CO, is vital in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

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

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

The Obsolescence Sustainment Engineer will play a vital role in executing and enhancing the End of Sale/End of Life (EOS-EOL) program for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system. This involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving obsolescence issues for hardware and software components across the enterprise. The position requires regular collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), cross-functional product teams, and government customers. The engineer will deliver innovative and practical solutions to mitigate obsolescence risks, ensuring operational readiness and product sustainability.

This position requires a high level of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. The candidate must show proficiency in sustainment and logistics practices while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Failure to meet deliverables could lead to significant program delays and increased resource use, highlighting the importance of the role.

Essential Functions:

Obsolescence Mitigation

+ Research end-of-sale and end-of-life (EOS/EOL) conditions for enterprise hardware and software, ensuring timely identification of obsolescence issues

+ Propose and develop innovative, comprehensive solutions to reduce obsolescence risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams and OEMs

+ Briefly outline proposed actions for task order leadership and DoD customers for approval

Program Implementation

+ Oversee and continually enhance the EOS-EOL program within the C2BMC system

+ Collaborate with product teams to ensure complete implementation and execution of approved obsolescence mitigation actions

+ Make sure all sustainment efforts follow Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and lifecycle sustainment strategies

Documentation and Communication

+ Create presentations, technical briefings, and documentation to share findings, solutions, and strategies with leadership and stakeholders

+ Keep detailed records of obsolescence actions, including procedures, solutions, and lessons learned

Cross-functional Coordination

+ Establish and maintain regular communication with OEMs, internal product teams, and external stakeholders

+ Assist other Sustainment Product Team members as needed to accomplish comprehensive sustainment goals

Other Duties

+ Perform related tasks and assignments as needed to support program sustainability and mission-critical operations

+ Proven ability to apply industry principles, theories, and concepts to solve complex problems with innovative solutions

+ Experience in product/system sustainment, logistics, acquisition, product lifecycle management, or product deployment

+ Skilled in delivering complex technical briefings. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities effectively

+ Regularly engaged with internal and external customers, demonstrating professionalism and technical expertise

+ Experience working with cross-functional, geographically diverse product teams

Basic Qualifications:

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

+ A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree

+ Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

+ Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support business needs

+ **Excel:** Moderate to advanced proficiency, including strong capabilities to process and analyze large data sets using tables, graphs, and formulas

+ **PowerPoint:** Ability to create, edit, format, and present technical information clearly and effectively

+ **Databases:** Demonstrated experience working with sustainment tools and databases

+ **Engineering Drawings:** Proficiency in reading and utilizing engineering drawings

+ Deep understanding of Integrated Logistics Support ( **ILS** ) and sustainment concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience supporting government or DoD customers

Knowledge of lifecycle sustainment strategies and project management principles

Familiarity with** **Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)** **principles and researching hardware/software obsolescence

Experience with document automation through scripting languages such as** **Python** **,** **PowerShell** **, or** **Visual Basic

Exposure to** **Agile** **framework and levels of the development lifecycle (engineering, development, testing, installation, and deployment)

Familiarity with commercial off-the-shelf (** **COTS** **) product lifecycle

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, enabling you to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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.