Junior Scrum Master (Systems Software Analyst 1)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a motivated Junior Scrum Master to guide an agile development team in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes facilitating ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering continuous improvement within a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has a college-level background, familiarity with Jira, and a passion for servant leadership and agile best practices. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Jira.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Scrum Ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives.
• Improving Processes: identify obstacles and improve workflows.
• Promoting an Agile Mindset: coach team on agile principles.
• Building Strong Relationships: align with stakeholders and guide team members.
• Monitoring Progress: track and report team performance.

Skills

Jira

Agile methodologies

Servant leadership

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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Junior Scrum Master (Systems Software Analyst 1)

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number:30017

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$64,087.00-$97,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:College

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 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.

Job Description

Do you have a strong passion foragile methodologiesand want to help guide a team to success?

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

This is ahybrid rolebased in ourColumbia, MDoffice.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 asCertified ScrumMaster (CSM),SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), orCertified Scrum Professional (CSP).
• Familiarity withJira.
• A strong understanding ofservant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and empowerment.
• Must be aU.S. Citizenwith the ability to obtain aSecret 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 asCertified ScrumMaster (CSM),SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), orCertified Scrum Professional (CSP).

Anactive 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.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

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 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.

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?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.