Scrum Master:

Candidate MUST:

Be currently located in the United States

Be US Citizen or US Person (Green Card Holder) with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Be resident in the Washington DC area

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.

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).

• Excellent knowledge of AGILE Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).

• In-depth knowledge of agile methodology for project management.

• 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.

• 5+ years of experience working in an agile role and environment

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Experience within Federal Government.

• PMI-ACP certification is a plus.

• Familiar with Microsoft aligned products like Power Platform, cloud applications, and M365

• Other Expertise in Atlassian suite products

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).

This is a remote position.