Scrum Master IV

Aether Aerospace; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement and savings

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking an accomplished Scrum Master IV to lead Agile teams delivering high-impact defense technology programs. You will drive vision, prioritize work by business value, and ensure delivery within deadlines and budgets.

You will coordinate Scrum ceremonies, manage the product backlog, and liaison with stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to optimize processes and ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 6–8 years of relevant experience
• Emerging authority in Agile methodologies with extensive technical expertise
• Experience managing product backlogs, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• CSM/SAFe Scrum Master or other Agile certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development effort by conveying the vision to an Agile team and prioritizing work based on business value
• Liaise with stakeholders to represent their interests while coordinating with the team to meet deadlines and budget
• Manage the business aspects of the project, ensuring the right product is built in the right order within budget and deadline
• Serve as the primary contact for the Agile team, providing information, prioritization, and decision-making support
• Coordinate and monitor the Scrum process from initiation through delivery
• Act as a liaison between the product owner, development team, and management to meet targets and requirements
• Ensure team members understand objectives and stay aligned with Agile principles
• Maintain the product backlog and release plan, resolve impediments, and optimize sprint goals
• Preserve flexibility and rapidly respond to changes in scope or priorities
• Develop technical solutions to complex challenges within the Agile framework
• Provide technical support to operational strategies to optimize processes and quality
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
• Identify escalation opportunities for growth and participate in growth initiatives
• Ensure all contract deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations
• Build productive relationships with clients and execute contract requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Facilitation

Backlog management

Sprint planning

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Jira

Trello

Azure DevOps

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA,CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domainexpertiseacross Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote, preferred Boston, MA or Dayton, OH

As a Scrum Master IV, you will be an emerging authority in Agile methodologies, applying extensive expertise to drive the success of Scrum teams and optimize Agile processes. You will lead the development effort by conveying the product vision, prioritizing work based on business value, and ensuring successful delivery within deadlines and budget. Your role will involve coordinating and monitoring the Scrum process from initiation through completion while serving as the primary contact between stakeholders, product owners, and development teams. You will leverage your technical expertise to develop solutions for complex challenges, remove impediments, and facilitate team self-organization. With considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches, you will influence Agile best practices, promote continuous improvement, and ensure the successful execution of projects. Your ability to foster collaboration and adaptability will be essential in enhancing team performance and driving business outcomes.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Lead the development effort by conveying the vision to an Agile or Scrum delivery team, outlining and prioritizing work based on business value

• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure their interests are represented while coordinating with the team to meet deadlines and budget constraints

• Manage the business aspects of the project, ensuring the right product is built, in the right order, within budget, and by the deadline

• Serve as the primary contact for the Agile or Scrum delivery team, providing information, work prioritization, and decision-making support

• Coordinate and monitor the Scrum process from initiation through delivery

• Act as a liaison between the product owner, development team, and management to ensure all targets and requirements are met

• Ensure that team members understand project objectives and remain aligned with Agile principles

• Maintain the product backlog and release plan, facilitating productivity by setting up meetings and resolving impediments that obstruct sprint goals

• Preserve flexibility and rapidly respond to changes in project scope, priorities, or requirements

• Develop technical solutions to complex challenges within the Agile framework

• Provide technical support to operational strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across program functions

• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

• Identify and escalation opportunities for growth within the work area to leadership

• Participate in growth initiatives as requested

• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to customer satisfaction

• Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on)

• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program

• Execute all contract requirements in accordance with contract-specific LCAT and requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 8–10 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of specialized experience; or a Master’s degree with 6–8 years of relevant experience.

• Recognized as an emerging authority in Agile methodologies with extensive technical expertise

• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems within an Agile environment

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to influence Agile best practices and team self-organization

• Experience in managing product backlogs, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or other Agile certifications

• Experience leading Agile transformations and coaching teams on Agile best practices

• Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices

• Proven track record of driving continuous process improvement and Agile best practices across teams

$119,768 - $159,000 a year

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility Aether Aerospace allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.