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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 Staff Scrum Master – Lead Scrum Master (25-478) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Huntsville, AL, 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 provide relocation assistance and requires working on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It provides a crucial operational platform that enables 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 meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions 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 plays a key role in all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

This position will serve as Lead Scrum Master and provide Agile coaching for the Command and Control for Ballistic Missile Defense (C2BMC) Track Server (TS) Product Team. The ideal candidate will lead and mentor all TS scrum teams on Agile processes and practices, working closely with them and the Product Owner during iteration planning and execution to facilitate work breakdown, execution, and tracking. The candidate may also occasionally act as the TS Product Owner. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of Agile practices and experience delivering products in short sprints. They will engage with customers and leverage both oral and written communication skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members. The primary focus of this position will be supporting the development and implementation of the plan to transition to Agile methodology, including creating processes, templates, artifacts, training materials, and lessons learned.

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

+ A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Scrum Certification, Engineering, Software Engineering, Project Management, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 12 years of experience; or a Master’s degree ( **preferred** ) in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 8 years of relevant work experience

+ Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

+ Knowledge of **Agile Methodologies** - previous experience as a Scrum Master

+ Must have the ability to triage Scrum team issues based on priority, impact, risk, and release timing

+ Outstanding time management skills and attention to detail

+ Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and a solid understanding of The Scrum Guide

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with **Agile** development tools such as:

o **JIRA**

o **Agility** (Version One) or other Agile management tools

+ Experience in breaking down (or helping to break down) Agile features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria

+ Experience coordinating efforts across multiple Scrum teams

+ Preferred: Agile Certification, such as:

o **Certified Scrum Master (CSM)**

o **Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)**

o **Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP)**

o **SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)**

o **Professional Scrum Master (PSM)**

+ Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework ( **SAFe** ) environment

+ Agile coaching experience would be a highly desired skill

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits they provide are flexible and customizable, so you can choose options that best fit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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.