IPT Scrum Master / Principal Scrum Master

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Scrum Master or Principal Scrum Master to join a program developing and fielding of ground-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA) radar systems. This role will support two distinct Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s) focus on Computer and Radar System product deliveries. As a scrum master you will be closely with IPT leads to manage and oversee and Agile framework driving operational excellence in product deliveries. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundational knowledge of Agile principles and processes. Experience with the application of Agile principles within IPT structures with product deliveries containing Software and Hardware configuration items is a plus.  

Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain Jira boards

• Lead routine team standup meetings

• Plan, coordinate, and execute planning events

• Prepare and track performance metrics

• Provide guidance and help educate the team in Agile processes

This position can be staffed at a Level 2 or Level 3 (Principal) based on the basic qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications • Level 2: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science

• Level 3 : 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• Experience with Atlassian tool set (JIRA, Confluence)

• Experience with Scrum and Kanban

• Familiar with Systems Engineering principles

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications: • STEM degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

• Scaled Agile framework (SAFe)

• Previous experience transitioning a team or organization into an Agile framework execution mindset

• Understanding of the basic building blocks of Radar Systems

• Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering principles

• Experience with the use of Cameo

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

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