Principal Info Sys Proj Manager – Obsolescence/Sustainment Engineer (25-384)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Info Sys Project Mgr – Obsolescence/Sustainment Engineer (25-384) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. This role, located in Colorado Springs, CO, is vital in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

 

This position does not offer relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options available.

 

Position Overview: 

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

The Obsolescence Sustainment Engineer will play a vital role in executing and enhancing the End of Sale/End of Life (EOS-EOL) program for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system. This involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving obsolescence issues for hardware and software components across the enterprise. The position requires regular collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), cross-functional product teams, and government customers. The engineer will deliver innovative and practical solutions to mitigate obsolescence risks, ensuring operational readiness and product sustainability.

This position requires a high level of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. The candidate must show proficiency in sustainment and logistics practices while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Failure to meet deliverables could lead to significant program delays and increased resource use, highlighting the importance of the role.

Essential Functions:

 

Obsolescence Mitigation

• Research end-of-sale and end-of-life (EOS/EOL) conditions for enterprise hardware and software, ensuring timely identification of obsolescence issues

• Propose and develop innovative, comprehensive solutions to reduce obsolescence risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams and OEMs

• Briefly outline proposed actions for task order leadership and DoD customers for approval

Program Implementation

• Oversee and continually enhance the EOS-EOL program within the C2BMC system

• Collaborate with product teams to ensure complete implementation and execution of approved obsolescence mitigation actions

• Make sure all sustainment efforts follow Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and lifecycle sustainment strategies

Documentation and Communication

• Create presentations, technical briefings, and documentation to share findings, solutions, and strat