Job Description
Job DescriptionScrum 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
Bachelors 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.