Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a software development team operating under Scrum Agile with a two-week sprint cadence. The Scrum Master will facilitate all Agile ceremonies, manage the team's Jira board and workflow, and help ensure the team remains focused, aligned, and continuously improving. This role also includes light technical responsibilities to support the team's systems engineering needs.
Key Responsibilities: - Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Manage and maintain the team's Jira board, ensuring tasks are properly tracked, organized, and updated throughout each sprint.
- Partner with the Product Owner to maintain a clear and actionable product backlog.
- Support the team by identifying and removing impediments.
- Coach team members in Agile principles and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
- Track and communicate sprint progress and key metrics to stakeholders.
- Perform light systems engineering tasks such as coordinating server certifications and executing basic AWS-related activities.
- Conduct product demos for stakeholders and assist in manual testing of features to ensure functionality and user readiness.
Required Qualifications: - Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.
- Professional experience serving as a Scrum Master for a technical development team.
- Strong understanding of Scrum Agile practices, frameworks, and ceremonies.
- Hands-on experience with Jira for task, workflow, and sprint management.
- Ability to perform basic technical tasks including server certification coordination and light AWS work.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
- Experience supporting systems engineering or DevOps-related activities.
- Familiarity with manual testing practices and demonstration delivery.
- Experience in mission-focused or secure environments.
Salary & BenefitsThe salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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