Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Scrum Masters to support a
federal agency’s large, mission-critical IT Enterprise services.
Candidates will have broad IT experience and deep understanding of IT
management and engineering management processes, business acumen,
project management, and advise on organization-wide system improvements
and optimization. The successful candidate should be collaborative,
analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and program management
skills to deliver the best solutions in support of the customer’s mission. The
candidate must possess strong communications skills and the demonstrated
ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Basic Qualifications
-Active Public Trust Clearance or Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Clearance
-Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience with
large-scale projects/ program(s).
-Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible at juggling
competing priorities. Must be resourceful and independent problem
solvers.
-Experience with standard system engineering lifecycle concepts,
architectural frameworks, and artifacts to produce working solutions.
-At least 2 years of experience working in an agile role and environment
-Agile certifications Scrum Master (CSM, ACSM, CSP-SM)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
-Experience within Federal Government, such as DHS, FDA, NIH, or HHS
is highly preferred.
-Certifications in Product Owner (CSPO, ACSPO, CSP-PO), Developer (CSD,
CSD-P, ACSD); ACS-CF, CAL1, CAS-S1
-Certifications and Experience with CMMI level certifications
-Agile coach experience
Responsibilities
Guide and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint
Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective).
- Ensure the Scrum framework is followed and understood by the team.
- Identify and remove obstacles that hinder the team's progress.
- Act as a buffer between the team and external interferences.
- Provide coaching to team members on Agile principles and practices.- Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement practices within the
team.
- Assist the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritized product
backlog.
- Ensure the team understands the product vision and goals.
- Promote effective communication and collaboration within the team
and with external stakeholders.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and foster a positive team environment.
- Track and report key metrics related to team performance and Agile
maturity.
- Shield the team from distractions and interruptions, allowing them to
focus on delivering value.
- Help the team to focus on delivering high-value increments that meet
the Definition of Done.
- Ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities.
- Utilize Agile tools (like Jira, Trello, etc.) to manage workflow and
transparency.
Certifications:
-Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or
equivalent certification.
-Advanced Scrum certifications (e.g., Advanced Certified Scrum Master
(A-CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP))
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $143,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Scrum: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Remote