Requisition Number: 18381
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
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.
Job Description
Are you a master of agile methodology and passionate about leading teams to success?
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to join our Minotaur software development team and help us drive innovation and efficiency in our projects. You will work in a hybrid environment in our Hanover, MD location.
As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for guiding our software development teams through the Scrum framework and ensuring that all team members are working together effectively. You will facilitate daily stand-up meetings, spring planning sessions, and retrospectives, and work closely with product owners to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile principles and methodologies, as well as experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will champion the execution of the Scrum framework within their assigned teams. You should be a natural leader who can motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best work, and be comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
If you are a proactive problem-solver who thrives on challenges and is committed to continuous improvement, then this a perfect opportunity for you to our team.
HII is recognized by Forbes as one of the Top Employers to Work For in 2024.
Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices
• Facilitate the Scrum process, including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Continuously seek to improve team processes and workflows
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives
• Provide guidance and support team members as needed
• Promote transparency and openness in all team interactions
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices
• Help the team identify and address obstacles that may impede progress or success
• Monitor and report on team performance and progress

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• Scrum Alliance Certification (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master Certification (SSM), & Scrum Professional Certification (CSP)
• Applicable knowledge of Jira
• Strong skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a US level secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of numerous documented patterns and techniques for filling the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach (i.e. Burndown techniques, numerous Retrospective formats, handling bugs, etc.)
• An active US level secret clearance

Physical Requirements
Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.
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 diverse 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.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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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