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

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; 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 seeks a Principal Software Development Analyst and SW Scrum Master PLNR. The role blends servant leadership in Agile ceremonies with hands-on Java development in a high-availability environment supporting DoD programs.

Required: current Secret clearance, 3–5+ years Java experience, and strong engineering fundamentals. On-site in Colorado Springs with competitive benefits and a focus on mission-critical software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Scrum Master, or related field from an accredited university; 5 years experience, or Master’s with 3 years; or 9 years in lieu.
• Active government-issued Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Strong Java/J2EE or similar OO programming knowledge; C++ is a plus.
• Experience with automated tests, build pipelines, configuration management, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Guide PI planning, feature breakdown, and cross-team dependencies.
• Design, code, test, debug, and maintain Java applications and automation tools.
• Deliver sprint and PI goals on time with high quality and security.

Skills

Scrum Master

Java development

EVMS knowledge

Agile practices

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/Engineering

Master's degree in related field

9 years experience alternative to degree

Tools

Java/J2EE

C++

CI/CD pipelines

Atlassian Jira/Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Plnr (26-394) 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.

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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.

• 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: $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. 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. http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.