Staff Engineer Network (Project Manager) (EPM) (26-433)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Staff Engineer Network (Project Manager) (EPM) (26-433) 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.

Overview: The C2BMC program is a key component of the Missile Defense System (MDS). It provides the operational framework that enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC delivers layered missile defense capabilities and serves as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous systems and operations worldwide. As the Network Engineering Project Manager (EPM), you will lead the Networking Resource Managed Area (RMA) and serve as the primary technical authority for network infrastructure across the C2BMC program. You will own the planning and execution of network engineering activities, manage cost/schedule performance, grow and lead a high-performing workforce, and ensure that network solutions are modern, secure, and aligned with program goals and Agile practices. Essential Functions: Lead the Networking Resource Managed Area (RMA), directing all Agile Release Train (ART) commitments related to network infrastructure and services Ensure technical backlog items are properly captured, prioritized, and decomposed into executable epics and capabilities, and that they are adequately staffed to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives Serve as the primary technical authority for network infrastructure across the C2BMC program, ensuring that engineering solutions, test plans, and system baselines align with overall program objectives and modern engineering practices Develop and maintain the network portion of the integrated program schedule, cost estimates, and risk/opportunity registers Own Earned Value Management ( EVM ) and control account responsibilities for the Networking RMA, including planning, tracking, and reporting performance against baseline Recruit, select, train, and retain a high-performing Networks workforce; manage work assignments, set expectations, conduct performance assessments, provide recognition, and handle corrective/disciplinary actions as required Monitor and actively mitigate attrition to maintain workforce health and meet current and projected demand signals Coordinate closely with Solution Chiefs, other Resource Managed Areas (RMAs), Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and external partners to resolve dependencies, address issues, and synchronize efforts across geographically