Job Description
Job Description
Scrum Master
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate agile development processes and drive team performance excellence. This role requires a seasoned agile practitioner who can guide cross-functional teams through complex software delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
Agile Facilitation
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Guide teams in agile best practices and Scrum framework implementation
- Ensure adherence to agile principles while adapting practices to team and organizational needs
- Remove impediments and blockers that impact team velocity and delivery
- Foster self-organizing, high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship
Team Leadership & Coaching
Coach team members on agile principles, practices, and mindsetFacilitate team formation, norming, and continuous improvement processesSupport Product Owner in backlog management and stakeholder communicationMentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharingDrive team accountability and commitment to sprint goals and deliverablesProcess Improvement
Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gainsLead retrospective sessions to drive continuous improvement initiativesImplement metrics and reporting to track team performance and healthCollaborate with other Scrum Masters to share best practices and lessons learnedSupport organizational agile transformation and scaling initiativesStakeholder Management
Communicate team progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholdersFacilitate cross-team coordination and integration activitiesSupport Product Owner in stakeholder alignment and expectation managementParticipate in program-level planning and coordination meetingsShield team from external disruptions and maintain focus on sprint objectivesQuality Assurance
Promote engineering excellence and quality practices within the teamEnsure definition of done is understood and consistently appliedSupport implementation of automated testing and continuous integration practicesFacilitate technical debt management and code quality initiativesDrive compliance with security and regulatory requirementsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field7+ years of experience in software development, project management, or agile coachingMinimum 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in similar agile leadership rolesExperience with complex software development projects and cross-functional teamsSecurity Clearance
Current Secret security clearance requiredPreferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related fieldCertified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certificationAdvanced agile certifications (CSP, PSM II, SAFe certifications)Experience in defense, government, or regulated industry environmentsBackground in software development or technical project managementKnowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologiesExperience with distributed or remote team managementSalary range for the position is $155,000 - $175,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical / dental / vision benefits and 401k contribution.
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