Associate Scrum Master - 13349

At Northrop Grumman, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity and IT, looking at the whole cyber landscape of people, processes and technology and the whole security realm of offense, defense, and exploitation. Thought leadership demands nothing less.

The Classified Solutions Sentinel Scrum Master will be part of the team responsible for operations. At this time this role will report directly to the Classified Solutions Director and is expected to:

Provide oversight of the Agile framework to ensure operational excellence in product deliveries. Provides guidance and helps educate the team in Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and Scaled Agile framework (SAFe), ensuring that the Agile process is being followed. Helps remove impediments and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement. This job code is intended for use for those performing Agile duties full time.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.

Problem Solving

Develops recommended solutions to technical problems as assigned.

Discretion/Latitude

Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.

Impact

Contributes to the completion of assigned technical tasks.

Liaison

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years minimum experience.

• Excellent skills in adapting and functioning in multiple application, Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and JIRA to name a few.

• Must be well organized and have the ability to multitask.

• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret security clearance (at a minimum) to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).

• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.

• The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through Agile processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong administrative and project background

• Prior experience communicating with multiple levels and groups of personnel

• Active Top Secret security clearance, with current SAP access, is highly desirable

• Agile or PMP certification or documented training

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.