What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCRUM Master position at Nightwing?
Date Posted
2023-11-09
Country
United States of America
Location:
VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA
Position Role Type
Onsite
You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.
Nightwing, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.
We are seeking a Scrum Master who is self-motivated and passionate about leading software development teams. The candidate will be a servant leader for the scrum team and ensure that the team succeeds in meeting their goals and objectives each increment. The candidate will demonstrate adept agile leadership, organizational, technical, and communication skills. Proven experience leading software development teams is required. Experience working on complex system-of-systems software development programs for the US Government is a plus.
What YOU Will Do
Facilitate the team’s progress toward team goals: Continuously challenges the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity.
Help the team focus on iteration goals in the context of current Program Increment (PI) Objectives. Actively addresses blocking issues to keep flow moving.
Make and influence decisions which impact cost, schedule, and technical performance at a team level.
Decompose features into well-defined user stories and performs software development tasks such as analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
Coordinate agile team meetings and support the product owner.
Support the team by participating in peer reviews, removing blockers, assisting in design decisions, and clarifying story acceptance criteria.
This position is a mixture of agile team leader and individual contributor. At times, the scrum master should expect to take and work their own user stories.
Education & Experience
typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related and 3 years of prior relevant experience, or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
TS/SCI With Polygraph Required Day 1
Skills you must have:
Experience in software technical lead roles.
Agile software development experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with Linux development environments.
Usage of ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)
About Cybersecurity, Intelligence And Services
The Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services (CIS) business provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. CIS brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets
#CISJobs
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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2023-11-09
Country
United States of America
Location:
VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA
Position Role Type
Onsite
You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.
Nightwing, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.
We are seeking a Scrum Master who is self-motivated and passionate about leading software development teams. The candidate will be a servant leader for the scrum team and ensure that the team succeeds in meeting their goals and objectives each increment. The candidate will demonstrate adept agile leadership, organizational, technical, and communication skills. Proven experience leading software development teams is required. Experience working on complex system-of-systems software development programs for the US Government is a plus.
What YOU Will Do
Facilitate the team’s progress toward team goals: Continuously challenges the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity.
Help the team focus on iteration goals in the context of current Program Increment (PI) Objectives. Actively addresses blocking issues to keep flow moving.
Make and influence decisions which impact cost, schedule, and technical performance at a team level.
Decompose features into well-defined user stories and performs software development tasks such as analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
Coordinate agile team meetings and support the product owner.
Support the team by participating in peer reviews, removing blockers, assisting in design decisions, and clarifying story acceptance criteria.
This position is a mixture of agile team leader and individual contributor. At times, the scrum master should expect to take and work their own user stories.
Education & Experience
typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related and 3 years of prior relevant experience, or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
TS/SCI With Polygraph Required Day 1
Skills you must have:
Experience in software technical lead roles.
Agile software development experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with Linux development environments.
Usage of ALM tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo)
About Cybersecurity, Intelligence And Services
The Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services (CIS) business provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. CIS brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets
#CISJobs
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Privacy Policy And Terms
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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