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Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Agile Defense, Inc. • Arlington, VA, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition # : 1018

Job Title : Scrum Master

  • Location : Arlington, VA; Falls Church, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa, FL; Doral, FL; Stuttgart Germany; Colorado Springs, CO; Scott Air Force Base, IL; Omaha, NE; Halawa, HI;

Clearance : Top Secret clearance

Overview

As a Scrum Master, you will work closely with product owners, mission stakeholders, and technical teams to lead Agile transformation efforts and scale Agile methodologies across teams. You will play a key role in advancing national defense priorities, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to create impactful solutions.

As a direct employee of Agile Defense, you would receive a benefi package that includes health / dental / vision insurance coverage, 401K with company match, PTO & paid holidays, and annual tuition / training assistance. For more information, please visit our website .

Responsibilities / Duties

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Act as a servant leader and Agile coach for multiple teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program goals.
  • Identify and remove impediments to team progress, maintaining focus on delivering high-value increments.
  • Mentor teams in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies, including the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
  • Coordinate and align multiple Agile teams to ensure consistency in practices and collaboration across initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and performance reports.
  • Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint health to stakeholders.
  • Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and alignment.
  • Support the integration of Agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems.
  • Facilitate onboarding training for Embedded Teams, including administrative processes, technology overviews, and CDAO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Provide continuity and mitigation planning for teams located in foreign locations.
  • Required Skills / Qualifications

  • Experience : 2+ years of experience in supporting Agile teams or working within an Agile environment.
  • Certifications : Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar industry certification
  • Technical Skills : Basic proficiency in Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Familiarity with collaboration tools like MS Teams or equivalent.
  • Security Clearance : Active Top Secret clearance required (SCI eligibility preferred).
  • Interpersonal Skills : Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Domain Knowledge : Interest in or foundational knowledge of AI / ML pipelines, data engineering, or national defense projects.
  • Preferred Skills / Qualifications

  • Exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices.
  • Experience working in a DoD or federal contracting environment.
  • Familiarity with program management principles or methodologies.
  • Enthusiasm for learning and growing within Agile and Scrum roles.
  • Experience supporting international teams or working within the constraints of SOFA agreements.
  • About Us

    Agile Defense delivers IT strategy, cloud, cybersecurity, application, data and analytics, enterprise IT, intelligence analysis, and mission operation support services to accelerate technical performance and efficiency for Defense, Civilian, and National Security & Federal Law Enforcement clients.

    Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

    What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

    We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

    Happy

  • Be Infectious.
  • Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

    Helpful

  • Be Supportive.
  • Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

    Honest

  • Be Trustworthy.
  • Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

    Humble

  • Be Grounded.
  • Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

    Hungry

  • Be Eager.
  • Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

    Hustle

  • Be Driven.
  • Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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