Sr/Pr. Scrum Master (Top Secret) – Space Systems (COS)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top 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 sector is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite located in Colorado Springs, CO. You will become part of Northrop Grumman's Integrated Missions Operating Unit and Ground Capabilities organization to support a classified program with the development and delivery of mission critical satellite ground systems. This position is contingent upon award.

You should have strong interpersonal effectiveness, communication and problem-solving skills with an innate drive to continuously learn and accomplish tasks with quality in mind.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate program increment (PI) planning, daily stand ups, iteration reviews, retrospectives, iteration planning, demos and other meetings
• Track and communicate Agile metrics which may include team velocity and sprint/program increment progress within the Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework
• Ensure the Scrum/Kanban Framework is implemented effectively and provide coaching/training at the team level to maximize benefits of SAFe framework
• Function as servant leader for team by identifying and removing impediments, facilitating discussion and conflict resolution
• Support the Product Owner, assist with product backlog maintenance, internal and external communication
• Assist with making appropriate commitments to deliver business value through story selection, definition of tasks and estimation
• Participate proactively in developing and maintaining standards, tools, processes, and best practices with the team
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of customer’s mission, priorities, and supporting processes and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

Principal Scrum Master T3:

• Active/current TS is required
• Must have 5 Years of experience with Bachelors in Science; or 3 Years with Masters; or1 Year with PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Agile Experience required
• Scrum Master Certification
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Sr. Principal Scrum Master T4

• Active/current TS is required

• Must have 8 Years experience with Bachelors in Science; or 6 Years with Masters; or 4 Years with PhD.  Experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Agile Experience required
• Scrum Master Certification
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in one or more of these designations is preferred:

• Certification: SAFe SPC, Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Scrum Master/Team coach
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) Role
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.  We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.  Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k