Principal Scrum Master, Software Engineering

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$108,800–$163,200 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $136k
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $171,687–$227,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Scrum Master, Software Engineering

The Principal Scrum Master (Software Engr) (26-378) joins the C2BMC System Architecture Product Team to provide servant leadership and mentorship for a software engineering scrum team. This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, including daily Scrums, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives while removing obstacles and monitoring progress. The individual will also play a vital role in Program Increment planning by decomposing features into user stories. The position requires technical expertise in Java development, systems engineering, and CI/CD pipelines, alongside proficiency in Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence. Candidates must possess skills in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to track financial progress. This role supports the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program, a critical missile defense system that integrates networked sensors and weapon systems to provide strategic and operational capabilities for national defense.

What you'll do

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily Scrums, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Provide servant leadership and mentorship to members of the C2BMC System Architecture Product Team.
  • Remove obstacles for the team and monitor progress to ensure smooth execution of project goals.
  • Participate in Program Increment (PI) planning by organizing work, decomposing features, and creating user stories.
  • Perform technical software engineering tasks, including Java development and CI/CD pipeline management.
  • Track financial progress and program milestones using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
  • Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and technical leads to manage dependencies and schedules.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience, Master's with 3 years experience, or 9 years of relevant work experience are acceptable.
  • Extensive experience supporting software engineering for Government programs and working in technical roles like software or systems engineering.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and experience working with multiple Scrum teams.
  • Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence to support Agile software development.
  • Experience with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for tracking progress.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, SAFe, or Agile certifications like CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, SSM, or PSM are preferred.

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