Scrum Master (Project Management Analyst 4)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.•Odenton, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.