Scrum Master

About the Role

Haystack is proud to partner with a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming the defense and national security sectors. We are seeking a dedicated and process-oriented Scrum Master to join a high-performing engineering team. In this role, you will act as a servant-leader, facilitating the Agile journey for technical teams and ensuring the seamless delivery of critical software solutions. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, helping the team navigate complex routine problems while maintaining a sustainable and predictable development pace.

• Agile Coaching: Act as the primary coach for development teams, instilling Agile best practices and ensuring that sprint goals are aligned with broader project success.
• Ceremony Facilitation: Lead and optimize all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives to maximize team efficiency.
• Requirement Engineering: Collect and draft detailed user stories, ensuring all entries include clearly defined tasks and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Backlog Management: Maintain a refined product backlog, collaborating closely with stakeholders to support quality assurance and requirement validation throughout the lifecycle.
• Process Improvement: Analyze existing business processes in collaboration with project teams to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable workflow enhancements.
• Problem Solving: Apply Scrum principles to resolve routine operational issues, removing blockers that impede the team's progress and delivery timelines.

• Professional Experience: At least 2 years of dedicated experience serving as a Scrum Master within a technical engineering environment.
• Technical Tooling: Proven expertise in Jira, with the ability to manage, configure, and integrate complex Jira boards across multiple cross-functional teams.
• Client Engagement: Demonstrated experience leading client delivery engagements and effectively communicating with senior-level client management and stakeholders.
• Agile Advocacy: The ability to articulate and teach fundamental Agile framework concepts to technical personnel and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Security Clearance: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position to support national security initiatives.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on collaborative documentation and reporting.

• Industry Impact: The unique opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact defense and national security infrastructures.
• Professional Growth: Access to a comprehensive professional development program, including tuition assistance and support for advanced certifications.
• Total Rewards: A competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance alongside retirement savings options.
• Work-Life Integration: A culture that prioritizes employee well-being, offering a flexible remote work environment and a focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and your voice is heard in the decision-making process.

Required Skills