WSS Release Train Engineer 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

No matter the assignment, Northrop Grumman is committed to being a leader in Cyber, Logistics and Modernization, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR, and Strike.  For us, it’s about more than just performing.  It means realizing the values that define us:  responsibility, trust, integrity and protecting freedom worldwide.  These values inspire and unite our people- who make everything we do possible.

The Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

What You'll Get to Do:

The Northrop Grumman Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) Modeling & Simulation Software (MSS) is seeking an Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join our team of qualified and diverse leaders at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. SWDC supports a wide range of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) directorates with multiple products & capabilities under the MSS Task Order.  As a member of the team, you will be working with a talented team supporting the Missile Defense Agencies critical engineering mission. As the Agile RTE, the selected candidate will facilitate Agile Release Train processes and execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, ensure value delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

The selected candidate will be a leader on the program and facilitate the efforts of multiple teams to gather requirements, plan increments and releases, develop best practices, establish program level SAFe Agile engineering and management principles and processes, release product(s) and deliver value, communicate across the organization, and directly with the Government customer, regarding plans, execution status and issues, understanding Northrop Grumman SAFe will be essential, along with the responsibility to help grow and mature this NG branded capability.

Position Summary / Responsibilities:

• Leads the efforts of developing SAFe engineering and management best practices, metrics, and audit practices.
• Ensures value is being delivered to the customer and aligns technical, business, and execution strategies. 
• Removes impediments to progress and escalates when necessary.
• Proactively identifies, mitigates, and manages risks. 
• Builds and supports multiple, self-organizing teams that are cross-functional and include a range of technical disciplines from software engineering to cyber to testing automation.
• Supports and facilitates PI Planning efforts and execution.
• Understands and facilitates the Agile mindset and concepts such as continuous integration, test-driven development, and product demonstration.
• Practices servant leadership and champions the Agile mindset through coaching and mentoring.
• Collects, analyzes and reports metrics for trends and indicators.
• Has a deep understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Regularly interacts with the customer, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and various leadership levels.
• Participates in Earned Value Management tracking and reporting.
• Position may require up to 25% travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or related discipline from an accredited college.
• 9 years or more of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of professional experience with a Master’s degree.
• 2 years of experience as a RTE or Scrum Master (or similar relatable experience - i.e. Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Practitioner, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, etc.)
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• 1 year of experience with Missile Defense, Missile Warning and Space Situational Awareness missions.
• Experience interacting with Government Stakeholders.
• Experience implementing Agile principles and practices within DoD or Federal government environments.
• Experience with Agile Lifecycle Management tools, preferably JIRA.
• Background in software development or software development management.
• Highly proficient in Atlassian Jira and Jira Align.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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, Leading SAFe certification, and Project Management Professional (PMP).
• End-to-end Agile Engineering practices including value stream or Scrum or Extreme Programming within software, infrastructure, hardware, and operational environments.
• Understands Earned Value Management principles.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• 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

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,400.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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.