Agile Product Owner Level 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Agile Product Owner Level 4 (AHT) to support a fast-paced, collaborative program spanning multiple innovative product lines with a strong focus on Python. In this onsite role in Morrisville, NC, you will help shape the roadmap by defining and prioritizing the product backlog, aligning stakeholder goals, and supporting delivery of high-value features on schedule.

What you’ll do

• Define and prioritize the product backlog.
• Align stakeholder goals.
• Guide development teams to deliver high-value features on schedule.

What you’ll need

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

Relevant technologies

• Python
• Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• Containerization, Kubernetes, Helm charts
• 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 requests coming from multiple customers.
• Proven history of delegation.

Compensation and additional pay

The primary level salary range is USD 135,800 - 213,400 per year. Northrop Grumman determines base salary offers based on factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate 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 may reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Long Term Incentives may be available for employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus (depending on the position)
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
• Long Term Incentives (for employees in Vice President or Director positions)

Clearance, travel, and eligibility

• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Top Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• U.S. citizenship requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Relocation and application timing

• Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.
• Application period: Estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, with potential adjustment based on business needs and candidate availability.

Location: Morrisville, NC (onsite). Minimum experience: 4 years.