Scrum Master

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.
• 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, Git Lab, 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.

• 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.

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of our employees and their lifestyles. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifelong learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our benefits section for additional details.

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project…