Scrum Master​/Principal Scrum Master

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. This position may offer relocation assistance.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Scrum Master/ Principal Scrum Master, this is a dual level position. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program.

The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader and delivery facilitator for one or more cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring consistent execution of Scrum practices and successful delivery of high-quality solutions. In this role, the Scrum Master will facilitate core ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while partnering closely with the Product Owner to maintain a well-defined and prioritized product backlog aligned to business objectives.

The Scrum Master will proactively identify and remove impediments, manage cross-team dependencies, and shield the team from unnecessary interruptions or scope changes during the sprint. A key responsibility is to promote transparency by tracking and communicating relevant Agile metrics (such as velocity, burndown, cycle time, and throughput) and using them to drive continuous improvement in team performance. The Scrum Master will coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile values and principles, foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety, and demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to respectfully push back on unrealistic scope or timelines and hold teams and stakeholders accountable for commitments and execution.

The Scrum Master will provide Agile facilitation, coaching, and delivery support services for designated development teams within the program. The scope of work includes establishing or strengthening Scrum practices, facilitating recurring Agile ceremonies and collaborative working sessions, and actively identifying, tracking, and driving resolution of impediments and risks that impact delivery. The Scrum Master will partner with Product Owners to refine and maintain a prioritized backlog aligned to program and business goals and will ensure that sprint plans, goals, and acceptance criteria are clearly defined and communicated.

The role includes delivering regular progress reporting and metrics to stakeholders,…