Principal and Senior Principal Scrum Master (SDS)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Principal Scrum Master/ Sr. Principal Scrum Master – 14950-1. This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel Program.

As a Principal / Sr. Principal Scrum Master, from the Technical Project Execution (TPE) Department, Software Engineering Directorate, SDS Engineering Functional Homeroom, you will be expected to support large-scale, complex projects from inception to completion that span across functional organizations. Your daily mission is to enable high performing Scrum teams, uphold Agile best practice, and keep delivery flowing toward our business objectives. You will be expected to facilitate scrum ceremonies, maintain sprint backlogs, remove impediments, support/coach/mentor the team, track and report metrics, facilitate communication, promote a culture of inspection & adaptation, as well as other duties as necessary.

As a member of the DevStar Team, Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Segment, Sentinel Program, you will be expected to:

• Lead the efforts of developing Agile engineering and management best practices, metrics, and audit practices for large engineering organizations.
• Coach and train Scrum Masters and Scrum Team members in the areas of agile planning and execution.
• Coordinate/Lead PI Planning with Sentinel Program to include scheduling and collaborating with leadership on agenda items, facilitating planning sessions, and planning execution.
• Support a range of technical engineering scrum teams with disciplines from: software, hardware, cyber, to test automation.

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• Facilitate daily Scrum meetings and regular ceremonies.
• Collect and analyze related metrics for trends and indicators, facilitate iteration/increment planning.
• Provide agile coaching and mentoring at all levels within the organization.
• Lead the iterative solution lifecycle from executable architecture to maintenance, including concept development, iterative design, production, delivery and deployment.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

Principal Scrum Master: 5 years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 3 years with Masters, 1 year with PhD.

Sr. Principal Scrum Master: 8 Years with Bachelor’s in related field of study, 6 Years with Masters, 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a US Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain additional program accesses as necessary.
• Must be a professionally certified Scrum Master.

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• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in either: Engineering, Software, or IT/Cyber Operations.
• Deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, etc.).
• Proficiency in Agile tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and MS Excel for reporting.
• Excellent communication, conflict‑resolution, and stakeholder‑management skills.
  
  

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.