Scrum Master (Project Management Analyst 4)

Requisition Number: 27392

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $113,524.00 - $145,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

We are seeking a talented and experienced mid-level Scrum Master to join our team. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate and support our agile/scrum development teams in delivering high-quality products and services. This hybrid role requires being on the customer site at least 1 day a week in Odenton, MD, allowing you to build strong relationships with clients and foster a culture of continuous improvement in executing the agile process efficiently.

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!
Organize and facilitate Scrum events (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective) and ensure their effectiveness.
Facilitate the removal of impediments, manage risks and dependencies, and track team's progress toward goals.
Track and report key agile metrics, such as sprint velocity, burndown charts, and team performance, to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
Work closely with the Product Owner and development team to prioritize work items and maintain the product backlog.
Assist the Product Owner in refining user stories, estimating effort, and defining acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to improve the overall effectiveness of Agile practices within the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coordination of project deliverables.
Assisting with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and information sharing.
Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptation.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!
Security Clearance: A current Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required. Can also consider candidates with a TS/SCI clearance.
10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
8 years of experience as a Scrum Master with SW development experience, with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or SAFe Agilist.
Experience working as a Scrum Master within an Agile/Scrum framework and its application in product development and delivery.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.
Experience working in agile environments, leading scrum teams or task teams.
Proven track record of coaching and mentoring agile teams to improve their performance and deliver value to customers.
Familiar with DevSecOps tools and techniques such as modern IDE's, GitHub, containerization, everything as code, and zero-trust.
Strong understanding of Agile concepts with an emphasis on SAFe including Scrum, Kanban, Product Ownership, and Agile Scaling.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Ability to coach and mentor teams at all levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a passion for driving change and continuous improvement.
IATT Level 2 Compliance: Must possess or be able to obtain within 60 days of start of employment (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or SSCP.)

Preferred Requirements
Experience working in a government or military environment.
PSM I or PSM II (preference toward PSM II) certification.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
Experience with agile project management tools such as Jira or Trello.
DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.
Experience with Software Engineering, Cloud Technologies and Cyber Security.
Technical background strong enough to determine system requirements and work closely with engineering and product owners to ensure accurate priorities and estimations

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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 and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
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