Agile Product Owner Level 4 (AHT)
Fairfax, VAJob$136–213K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Northrop Grumman seeks a Level 4 Agile Product Owner for a program supporting multiple product lines focused in Python. The role works with a cross-functional discipline team and involves defining and prioritizing the product backlog, aligning stakeholder goals, and guiding development teams to deliver high-value features on schedule. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required at application.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.
This program supports multiple innovative product lines, focused in Python. The environment is a fast-paced collaborative team spanning multiple locations. You would be one of multiple Product Owners supporting a cross functional discipline team. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector would love to have you join our team as a Level 4 Agile Product Owner.
The new Product Owner will define and prioritize the product backlog, align stakeholder goals, and guide development teams to deliver high‑value features on schedule.
Basic Qualifications:
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Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years of software development experience; 6+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
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Requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of application.
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5+ years professional development experience.
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Firm understanding of version control using Git and workflows on platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
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Demonstrated success with Agile processes.
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Experience with Containerization, Kubernetes, and/or Helm charts
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Experience with Atlassian tools
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience with the decomposition of software requirements
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Experience debugging code and conducting code peer reviews
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Able to motivate a large agile team that supports multiple products
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Able to handle prioritization with requests coming from multiple customers
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Proven history of delegation
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $213,400.00
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.
Job Category: Information Technology
How this job compares
Set against the 1,379 open Product Owner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$136–213K/yr
- Virginia median$105–169K/yr42 salary ranges
- US median$102–172K/yr1,013 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $175K, is 31% above the Virginia median midpoint ($133K) — in the top quarter of Product Owner salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Product Owner jobs in Virginia and 1,379 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Product Owner postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,162 postings).
- Education
- 417 of the 1,379 open Product Owner jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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