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# Scrum Master

- **Company:** Northstrat Incorporated
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Command Prompt, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dc5741b00b0b39d2

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

 * Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Technical Proficiency and familiarity with software development processes and tools (e.g. Agile methodologies, Atlassian tools, GitLab, Command Prompt)
 * Experience creating process documentation, standards, and user guidance for Jira or other Agile management platforms
 * Ability to excel in a fast-paced, Agile environment
 * 3-7 years of experience in Agile environments
 * Proven experience as a Scrum Master
 * Strong understanding of Scrum framework and Agile methodologies

Desired Skills:

 * Previous Electronic Warfare (EW) experience
 * Certified Scrum Master or similar Agile certification
 * Technical background or ability to work closely with engineering on architectural discussions
 * Experience using data and analytics to drive sprint/increment decisions
 * Background in software development or technical teams
 * Experience coaching multiple teams
 * Experience administering or governing Jira workflows, dashboards and reporting practices
 * Experience using Jira Plans (Advanced Roadmaps) for cross-team planning, dependency management, roadmap development, and Agile reporting

## Description

Northstrat is seeking an experienced, self-starter, and driven Scrum Master to join our high-performing and dynamic team. The Scrum Master will act as a servant leader, helping teams follow Scrum practices, remove impediments, and continuously improve performance. The Scrum Master will facilitate Agile development processes and support cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality products

We're looking for a talented Scrum Master to play a key role in leading agile development, managing sprint-based activity spirals, organized by scrum principles, and ensuring timely deliverables., * Provide task management, coordinate team efforts, and contribute to project objectives

 * Produce task execution plans and provide expertise to mid- and senior-level personnel on assigned projects while leading agile development efforts
 * Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
 * Create documentation and guide and coach teams on Agile/Scrum principles and best practices
 * Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Jira process and usage guideline documentation, including standards for backlog management, workflows, ticket hygiene, and reporting dashboards aligned to Product Owner and Product Manager requirements
 * Ensure teams consistently follow and execute established Jira guidelines and Agile workflows, providing coaching, oversight, and corrective recommendations as needed
 * Monitor Jira board health, workflow compliance, and sprint execution metrics to promote transparency, accountability, and process consistency across teams
 * Remove impediments that hinder team progress
 * Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
 * Collaborate with Product Owners and other team members to ensure backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and maintained according to Jira guidelines
 * Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, sprint progress, burndown charts)
 * Support multiple teams if needed in scaling Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
 * Promote effective communication across teams and stakeholders


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