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

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration seeks a Principal Scrum Master (Software Engr) in Huntsville, AL to lead the SA Product Team and drive agile software delivery for government programs.

The role reports to the Product Owner, facilitates ceremonies, coordinates PI planning, and partners with leads and management to clarify capabilities, dependencies and schedules. On-site; Secret clearance required; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software/Sytems Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience; or a Master’s with 3+ years; or 9 years alternative.
• Active in-scope Government-issued Secret clearance at start.
• Willingness to travel 10% for business needs.
• Extensive experience supporting software engineering for Government programs.
• Experience as software engineer, systems engineer, or similar tech roles.
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience with multiple Scrum teams and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience as technical lead or senior developer.
• EVMS experience—CAM or data analysis, tracking progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of two SA teams, providing servant leadership and Agile coaching.
• Facilitate daily Scrum, backlog refinement with PO, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Support PI planning, decompose features, and oversee user story creation.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, technical leads, and management to align schedules and dependencies.

Skills

Security clearance awareness

Agile methodologies

Scrum practices

Software engineering

Leadership

Multi-team coordination

Technical lead experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in related field

9 years relevant experience alternative

Tools

Jira

Confluence

EVMS analysis tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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—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.

Essential Functions

• Familiarity with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) used by the government and C2BMC program to track financial progress
• The scrum master is expected to spend approximately 70% of their time on technical work, with the remaining 30% allocated to scrum master ceremonies and responsibilities, excluding PI planning periods.
• The ideal candidate will utilize robust skills in leadership, Agile practices, EVMS, and technical expertise—including Java software development, Continuous Integration and Development, missile defense experience, and systems engineering—to effectively lead a Scrum team

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, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.