Senior Agile Scrum Master (HYBRID)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Senior Agile Scrum Master to support systems engineering and product development teams delivering mission-critical capabilities for U.S. defense programs. The Scrum Master will guide Agile practices, facilitate team ceremonies, and remove obstacles to ensure predictable, high-quality delivery. This role requires strong communication skills, servant leadership, and the ability to operate within a dynamic environment common to DoD and aerospace programs.

Requirements

Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Champion in a technical field
Experience applying Agile methodologies within government, DoD, or aerospace programs
Experience using Agile delivery metrics and Earned Value Management data to monitor performance and guide team actions
Experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Engineering Workflow Manager, etc.)
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or PMI-ACP
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management concepts, including schedules, cost accounts, baseline planning, and variance analysis
Experience supporting Agile adoption and transformation initiatives
Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycles and integration/test processes
Certifications in Lean, CI, and/or Change Management
Active Secret (or higher) security clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for cross-functional Agile teams
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Increment Planning, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Demonstrations, Retrospectives, Risk Management Reviews, and Agile Performance Reviews.
Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized, well-groomed backlog aligned with program objectives
Identify and remove impediments that impact team velocity, quality, or delivery commitments
Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement across the team
Promote Lean practices that reduce waste, improve flow, and increase value delivery
Provide transparency into team progress through metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, risks, and dependencies
Monitor Agile delivery and Earned Value performance metrics, and work with the team to implement preventive and corrective actions when variances or risks are identified.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Program Management, and Test teams to support release planning and integration activities
Ensure compliance with engineering processes, configuration-management standards, and program requirements
Foster a team culture built on accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation assistance
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs