Principal Software Development Analyst – SW Scrum Master Planner (26-394)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; 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 in Colorado Springs seeks a versatile Principal Software Development Analyst – SW Scrum Master Planner. The role blends servant leadership with hands-on Java development, CI/CD, and automation tooling to support the C2BMC Planner subsystem.

Based on-site, you will facilitate Agile ceremonies, guide PI planning, and ensure sprint goals are met while delivering mission-critical software for national defense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of experience; or a Master's with 3 years; or 9 years alternative.
• Current active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance required to start.
• Experience as software engineer or similar in software development teams.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE; C++ is a plus.
• Knowledge of coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management.
• Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence supporting Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sprint and PI goals on time.
• Maintain high team engagement and resolve obstacles.
• Develop, test, debug, and maintain Java applications and CI/CD pipelines within Planner subsystem.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and cross-team dependencies.

Skills

Scrum Master

Java development

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD

EVMS

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in related field

9 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD pipelines

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 Software Development Analyst – SW Scrum Master Planner to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel

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.

The C2BMC Planner (PLNR) Product Team is looking for a versatile Scrum Master/Software Engineer who will report to the Product Owner. This role involves providing servant leadership, facilitating Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. The person will also help guide the team through Program Increment (PI) planning, feature breakdown, and managing cross-team dependencies. About 30% of the role's time will be dedicated to these facilitation responsibilities, while the remaining 70% will focus on designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining Java applications, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools within the Planner subsystem.

Essential Functions

• The ideal candidate has proven Scrum Master experience (certification preferred), 3-5+ years of Java development in missile defense or high-availability systems, strong technical and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for government financial tracking is a plus
• Success is defined by delivering sprint and PI goals on time, maintaining high team engagement, swiftly resolving obstacles, and providing high-quality, mission-critical software that satisfies performance, security, and reliability requirements

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, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Scrum Master, 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
• Previous experience working as a software engineer, systems engineer, or in other technical roles supporting software development teams
• Knowledge of software engineering and development, particularly with Java/J2EE or similar object-oriented programming. Experience with C++ is also a plus
• Candidate will have experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management
• Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
• Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) supporting Agile software development teams
• Strong written and spoken communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting software engineering for DoD programs and missile defense
• Experience breaking down Agile features into user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria during PI and Sprint planning
• Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
• Experience leading Agile teams that support complex DoD software systems
• Agile certifications include Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), and Professional Scrum Master (PSM) are highly preferred

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

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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

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.