Scrum Master (Systems Software Analyst 2) - 28343

About the position Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to join our Minotaur software development team and help us drive innovation and efficiency in our projects. You will work in a hybrid environment in our Columbia, MD location. As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for guiding our software development teams through the Scrum framework and ensuring that all team members are working together effectively. You will facilitate daily stand-up meetings, spring planning sessions, and retrospectives, and work closely with product owners to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile principles and methodologies, as well as experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will champion the execution of the Scrum framework within their assigned teams. You should be a natural leader who can motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best work, and be comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. If you are a proactive problem-solver who thrives on challenges and is committed to continuous improvement, then this a perfect opportunity for you to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Maintain a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices
• Facilitate the Scrum process, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Continuously seek to improve team processes and workflows
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives
• Provide guidance and support team members as needed
• Promote transparency and openness in all team interactions
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices
• Help the team identify and address obstacles that may impede progress or success
• Monitor and report on team performance and progress

Requirements

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• Scrum Alliance Certification (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master Certification (SSM), & Scrum Professional Certification (CSP)
• Applicable knowledge of Jira
• Strong skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a US level secret clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of numerous documented patterns and techniques for filling the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (i.e. Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.)
• An active US level secret clearance

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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