Northrop Grumman
Principal Scrum Master (AHT) - R10209967
Northrop Grumman, Hollywood, Maryland, United States, 20636
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Principal Scrum Master (AHT) - R10209967
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Northrop Grumman
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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.
Key Responsibilities
Perform the role of Scrum Master as described in the Scrum Guide
Act as a servant-leader and facilitator to support teams in the day-to-day operation of their agile practices
Empower the team(s) to self-organize and to take collective responsibility for delivering value to the customer through development of high-quality products
Build a trusting, safe environment within the team where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged
Actively facilitate team events (e.g. Release Planning, Sprint Planning, Review and Retrospectives) and support activities such as backlog refinement to ensure that the relevant objectives are achieved
Promote effective engagement between the team and its stakeholders, by protecting the integrity of the team’s process to ensure predictable delivery
Help the team to identify coherent and achievable goals in consultation with stakeholders
Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
Promote sustainable continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data to derive valuable insights
Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and making information visible
Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring
Provide training to impart or reinforce knowledge of Agile concepts, tools and practices
Provide support with risk management, release management, and facilitate release planning activities maintaining and improving the flow of value delivery
Support Northrop Grumman's growth by providing input to business development and capture activities as required
Consistently exhibit the Northrop Grumman Leadership Characteristics
Level 3 Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) certification
2+ years of experience in a software development environment
2+ years working in an Agile team
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
Thorough knowledge of agile principles, practices, and methods
Practical experience of servant‑leadership in agile teams
Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Self‑starting mentality and willingness to take ownership of difficult challenges
Desire to drive change, implement new ways of working and think "out of the box"
Current DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) Certified
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite: Jira and Confluence,
Active Top‑Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years)
Current SCI/SAP access
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Principal Scrum Master (AHT) - R10209967
role at
Northrop Grumman
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No
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.
Key Responsibilities
Perform the role of Scrum Master as described in the Scrum Guide
Act as a servant-leader and facilitator to support teams in the day-to-day operation of their agile practices
Empower the team(s) to self-organize and to take collective responsibility for delivering value to the customer through development of high-quality products
Build a trusting, safe environment within the team where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged
Actively facilitate team events (e.g. Release Planning, Sprint Planning, Review and Retrospectives) and support activities such as backlog refinement to ensure that the relevant objectives are achieved
Promote effective engagement between the team and its stakeholders, by protecting the integrity of the team’s process to ensure predictable delivery
Help the team to identify coherent and achievable goals in consultation with stakeholders
Support the team in identifying and addressing impediments to the attainment of goals, including taking action to remove impediments where appropriate
Promote sustainable continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data to derive valuable insights
Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and making information visible
Support teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals through coaching and mentoring
Provide training to impart or reinforce knowledge of Agile concepts, tools and practices
Provide support with risk management, release management, and facilitate release planning activities maintaining and improving the flow of value delivery
Support Northrop Grumman's growth by providing input to business development and capture activities as required
Consistently exhibit the Northrop Grumman Leadership Characteristics
Level 3 Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM™) certification
2+ years of experience in a software development environment
2+ years working in an Agile team
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
Thorough knowledge of agile principles, practices, and methods
Practical experience of servant‑leadership in agile teams
Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Self‑starting mentality and willingness to take ownership of difficult challenges
Desire to drive change, implement new ways of working and think "out of the box"
Current DoD Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years), with ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) Certified
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite: Jira and Confluence,
Active Top‑Secret Clearance (adjudicated within the last 5 years)
Current SCI/SAP access
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northrop Grumman by 2x
Get notified about new Scrum Master jobs in
Hollywood, MD .
#J-18808-Ljbffr