Junior Scrum Master (TS/SCI)

$88,000 - $146,000/Yr

Maxar Technologies - Herndon, VA

posted 17 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Herndon, VA
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Maxar is seeking a junior-level Scrum Master with strong technical writing skills to help organize and facilitate program notes, whiteboarding sessions, and agile ceremonies. Our program team is a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure on a private cloud system. We are responsible for the system from the hardware to the user interface.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, PI planning), ensuring organized and focused activities.
  • Organize and document program notes, whiteboarding sessions, and action items for team alignment.
  • Mentor cross-functional teams in Agile practices, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Manage priorities and facilitate sprint goals across multiple teams and workstreams.
  • Conduct gap analysis to align teams with desired outcomes.
  • Support documentation of project deliverables, including reports, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful sprint outcomes.
  • Use JIRA, Confluence, and other tools to track and analyze agile initiatives and performance.
  • Lead meetings (virtual and in-person), ensuring efficient documentation and follow-up.
  • Create and edit technical content for various audiences, including presentations and reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2 years of experience in Agile project management, Scrum, and key ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, PI planning).
  • U.S. Citizenship required; active/current TS/SCI with CI poly required.
  • Skilled in technical writing, including clear documentation, presentations, technical reports, and process guides.
  • Experienced in organizing and facilitating whiteboarding sessions, capturing structured action points.
  • Proficient with JIRA, Confluence, and other tools for agile planning and tracking.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including continuous improvement and sprint planning.
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional teams, SMEs, and stakeholders, both in-person and remotely.
  • Adaptable communication style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience working with senior leadership, managing shifting priorities, and ensuring attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with Visio or similar diagramming tools for creating technical process flows.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to structure content effectively and keep programs and meetings on track.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices (not mandatory).
  • Willingness to continuously learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health and welfare insurance
  • 401(k) to eligible employees
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