Junior Scrum Master (Systems Software Analyst 1)

As a Junior Scrum Master, you will be a key leader in helping our team thrive. You’ll work closely with team members and the product owner to ensure project goals are met on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating Scrum Ceremonies: You’ll lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring the team stays on track and works together effectively.
• Improving Processes: You’ll help the team identify and remove obstacles, continually looking for ways to improve workflows and overall performance.
• Promoting an Agile Mindset: You’ll coach and mentor the team on agile principles, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Building Strong Relationships: You will collaborate with stakeholders to make sure everyone is aligned with project goals, while also providing guidance and support to team members.
• Monitoring Progress: You’ll help track and report on team performance, ensuring transparency and open communication.

Do you have a strong passion for agile methodologies and want to help guide a team to success?

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is looking for a motivated and dynamic Junior Scrum Master to join our Minotaur software development team. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, foster innovation, and drive project efficiency.

This is a hybrid role based in our Columbia, MD office.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong foundation in agile principles. You should be a natural leader who can motivate and inspire others to do their best work. We are seeking someone who is committed to continuous improvement and is comfortable communicating with people at all levels of an organization., * 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.

• Strong interest to obtain a relevant Scrum certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).
• Familiarity with Jira.
• A strong understanding of servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and empowerment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year of Scrum Master experience.
• Knowledge of various Scrum techniques (e.g., burndown charts, retrospective formats, bug handling).
• Achieved relevant Scrum certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).
• An active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies., 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., We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our 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.