Principal Scrum Master (Software Engr) (26-378)

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

1d • $108,800 - $163,200 • Onsite

About The Position

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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Scrum Master (Software Engr) (26-378) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.
This role involves serving as the Scrum Master for the C2BMC System Architecture (SA) Product Team. Reporting directly to the Product Owner, the Scrum Master will provide servant leadership and mentorship to one of the two Scrum teams within SA. They will ensure the smooth execution of Agile processes and ceremonies, such as daily Scrum, backlog refinement with the PO, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to keep all team members engaged. Utilizing expertise in software engineering, Agile practices, and interpersonal skills, the Scrum Master will facilitate the removal of obstacles, monitor progress, and assist in planning upcoming work. Additionally, they will play a vital role during Program Increment (PI) planning, helping to organize work, decompose features, and oversee user story creation. Close collaboration with other Scrum Masters, technical leads, and management will be essential to ensure clear understanding of capabilities, dependencies, and schedules, supporting effective and precise PI planning.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Scrum Master, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
• Extensive experience supporting software engineering for Government programs
• Previous experience working as a software engineer, systems engineer, or in other technical roles supporting software development teams
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
• Experience working with multiple Scrum teams
• Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) supporting Agile software development teams
• Experience as a technical lead or senior developer within a software development organization
• Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) – either as a CAM or in analyzing and interpreting EVMS data to track progress
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows, and automated testing
• Experience decomposing Agile features into user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) setting
• Experience leading Agile teams that support complex Government-Issued software systems
• Experience in Agile coaching
• Agile certifications are highly desired, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), and Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Scrum Master for the C2BMC System Architecture (SA) Product Team.
• Provide servant leadership and mentorship to one of the two Scrum teams within SA.
• Ensure the smooth execution of Agile processes and ceremonies, such as daily Scrum, backlog refinement with the PO, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Facilitate the removal of obstacles, monitor progress, and assist in planning upcoming work.
• Play a vital role during Program Increment (PI) planning, helping to organize work, decompose features, and oversee user story creation.
• Collaborate closely with other Scrum Masters, technical leads, and management to ensure clear understanding of capabilities, dependencies, and schedules.
• Support effective and precise PI planning.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior