Agile Product Owner Level 4

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 4 Agile Product Owner to shape and prioritize the product backlog, coordinate with stakeholders, and partner with development teams to deliver high-value functionality on schedule in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Role Overview

In this position, you will define and order the product backlog, support alignment of stakeholder goals, and guide cross-functional execution. The role also functions as one of multiple Product Owners supporting a cross functional discipline team.

The work will support multiple innovative product lines focused in Python.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the product backlog
• Align stakeholder goals
• Guide development teams to deliver high-value features on schedule
• Support a cross functional discipline team as one of multiple Product Owners

Required Qualifications

• Level 4 education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Security clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application
• Professional experience: 5+ years of professional development experience
• Strong understanding of version control using Git and workflows on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
• Demonstrated success with Agile processes
• Experience with Containerization, Kubernetes, and/or Helm charts
• Experience with Atlassian tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with decomposition of software requirements
• Experience debugging code and conducting code peer reviews
• Ability to motivate a large Agile team supporting multiple products
• Ability to prioritize with requests coming from multiple customers
• Proven history of delegation

Skills and Technologies

• Python
• Git
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Bitbucket
• Containerization
• Kubernetes
• Helm charts
• Atlassian tools

Location, Travel, and Clearance

• Location: Aurora, CO (onsite)
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Top Secret

Compensation and Application Period

• Primary level salary range: $135,800.00 to $213,400.00 per year
• Application period: Estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date (may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability)

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position)
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions (if applicable)
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Relocation Assistance and Citizenship

• Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• U.S. citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions