Principal/Sr. Principal Training Devices Project Mgmt / Scrum Master (Dod Skillbridge)-9483

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 . NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SKillbridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty

• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

• Will receive an honorable discharge

• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Project Manager :

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal/ Senior Principal Project Management person with Scrum Master experience. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel/Ground Base Strategic Deterrent program (GBSD) Training Devices team. Learn more about the GBSD program here.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate daily Scrum meetings and regular ceremonies.
• Collect and analyze related metrics for trends and indicators, facilitate iteration/increment planning, provide Agile coaching and mentoring at all levels within the organization.
• Regular interaction with the customer.
• Lead the iterative solution lifecycle from executable architecture to maintenance, including: concept development, iterative design, production, delivery and deployment.
• Support a range of technical disciplines from software engineering to hardware to cyber to testing automation on a Scrum Team.
• Have an understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Lead the efforts of developing Scaled Agile engineering and management best practices, metrics, and audit practices.
• Conduct Scrum Team training, product backlog and retrospective training, Lean Agile development training.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• For the Principal level, Bachelor’s degree, 6 years’ experience in project management Or 4 years with Master's Degree
• The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program stakeholder needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience as a Scrum Master (or similar relatable experience - i.e. Certified Scrum Practitioner, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, etc.)
• For the Senior Principal level, Bachelor’s degree, 10 years’ experience in project management Or 4 years with Master's Degree
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Active Secret Clearance and the ability to be upgraded and the ability to obtain program access.
• The ability to identify and address program impacts through systematic, proactive, approaches to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors and promptly resolves conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Missile Defense, Missile Warning and Space Situational Awareness missions.
• Knowledge of System Engineering principles and requirements management.
• Certification in one or more of these designations is desired: Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum at Scale Practitioner, Certified Agile Coach, Certified facilitator, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Certified Scrum Trainer, and Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience implementing Agile principles and practices within DoD or Federal government environments.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and experience utilizing them professionally
• Master's Degree
• Experience with transitioning teams from Waterfall to Agile methods and practices.
• Active Top Secret Clearance

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