IPT Lead - Onsite Space Programs (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Virginia is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead to drive engineering programs onsite in Dulles or McLean. You will manage IPT deliverables, coordinate staffing, and work with PMO to meet cost/schedule targets under Top-Secret clearance.

The role emphasizes EVMS-based progress tracking, IMS maintenance, and close collaboration with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Integration & Test to ensure successful spacecraft development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience or Master’s with 10 years or PhD with 8 years.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance at time of application.
• 2+ years in PM roles such as CAM/IPT Lead/PM.
• 2+ years leading engineering teams in development/design programs.
• 1 year of EVMS experience on programs.
• Experience with at least one spacecraft lifecycle phase (development/build/operations).

Responsibilities

• Deliver IPT team deliverables within cost and schedule and meet requirements.
• Use EVMS to analyze progress, address variances, and respond to ensure performance.
• Update IMS and time-phased labor/materials for reporting.
• Ensure processes, policies, and standards are followed for compliance.
• Coordinate staffing plans with engineering management and resolve resource issues.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain to manage suppliers and materials.
• Support build and I&T with Manufacturing & Operations and across teams.

Skills

IPT leadership

Project management

EVMS experience

Staffing coordination

Risk management

Spacecraft lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

EVMS

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Virginia is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead to drive engineering programs onsite in Dulles or McLean. You will manage IPT deliverables, coordinate staffing, and work with PMO to meet cost/schedule targets under Top-Secret clearance.

The role emphasizes EVMS-based progress tracking, IMS maintenance, and close collaboration with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Integration & Test to ensure successful spacecraft development programs.