Sr/Pr. Scrum Master

Northrop Grumman • Chantilly, VA

1d • $114,000 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Scrum Master to join its Integrated Missions Operating Unit and Ground Capabilities organization. The position is onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, supporting a classified program developing and delivering mission-critical satellite ground systems. The candidate should bring strong interpersonal effectiveness, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a drive to learn and deliver high-quality work.

The Scrum Master organizes and facilitates program increment planning, daily stand-ups, iteration reviews and planning, retrospectives, demos, and other meetings. The role tracks and communicates Agile metrics, helps implement Scrum and Kanban practices within the Scaled Agile Framework, and coaches or trains the team to maximize the benefits of SAFe. As a servant leader, the Scrum Master removes impediments, facilitates discussion and conflict resolution, supports the Product Owner and backlog maintenance, and helps the team make commitments that deliver business value. The role also contributes to team standards, tools, processes, and best practices, and maintains knowledge of the customer's mission, priorities, and processes.

The posting describes Principal (T3) and Senior Principal (T4) qualification levels. Both require an active/current TS SCI/SAP clearance at application, Agile experience, Scrum Master certification, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Active/current TS SCI/SAP clearance at time of application.
• Principal Scrum Master T3: 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, 3 years with a master's degree, or 1 year with a Ph.D.; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Senior Principal Scrum Master T4: 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, 6 years with a master's degree, or 4 years with a Ph.D.; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Agile experience.
• Scrum Master certification.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in one or more of the following: SAFe SPC, Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
• 3–5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master or team coach.
• Knowledge of space or ground communication technologies and architectures.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate program increment planning, daily stand-ups, iteration reviews, retrospectives, iteration planning, demos, and other meetings.
• Track and communicate Agile metrics, including team velocity and sprint or program increment progress within the SAFe framework.
• Ensure Scrum and Kanban practices are implemented effectively and provide team-level coaching or training on SAFe.
• Serve as a servant leader by identifying and removing impediments and facilitating discussion and conflict resolution.
• Support the Product Owner and assist with product backlog maintenance and internal and external communication.
• Help the team make appropriate commitments to deliver business value through story selection, task definition, and estimation.
• Participate in developing and maintaining team standards, tools, processes, and best practices.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the customer's mission, priorities, and supporting processes and practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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