Job description

Qualifier:
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
Work Location: Dulles, VA once Covid restrictions are lifted.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Scrum Master will serve as the servant leader for the Agile scrum teams to ensure
clear communication and removing impediments to help the team success in meeting its goals and
objectives. The Sr Scrum Master is expected to have a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile
Framework (SAFe) and will be able to use the appropriate Agile methodology (Scrum/XP/Kanban) to
facilitate the Agile teams’ activities.
Responsibilities:

 Exhibit the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset. Help the team embrace
Lean-Agile Values, adopt and apply Lean-Agile Principles, and implement Lean- Agile practices.
 Reinforce the lightweight Agile Team rules including rules of Scrum, Built-In Quality practices
from Extreme Programming (XP), Work in Process (WIP) limits from Kanban, and any other
process rules the team has agreed upon.
 Continuously challenge the old norms of development to improve performance in the areas of
quality, predictability, flow, and velocity. Help the team focus on daily and Iteration Goals in the
context of current Program Increment (PI) Objectives.
 Help the team improve and take responsibility for their actions; facilitate the team
retrospective. Teach problem solving techniques and help the team become better problem-
solvers for themselves.
 Facilitate (not lead) team meetings, including (where applicable) the Daily Stand-up, Iteration
Planning, Iteration Review, and Iteration Retrospective.
 Help the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while
 facilitating a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope.
 Eliminate impediments: Actively addresses blocking issues so that the team can remain focused
on achieving the objectives of the Iteration.
 Help foster the culture of technical discipline and craftsmanship that is the hallmark of effective
Agile teams. Provide guidance to assist the teams in constantly improving the quality of their
deliverables and meeting the Definition of Done (DoD).
 Focus on ever improving team dynamics and performance. Help the team manage
 interpersonal conflicts, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Escalate people problems to
 management where necessary, but only after internal team processes have failed to resolve the
issue; help individuals and teams through personnel changes.
Required Skills:
 Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
 Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
 10+ years of directly relevant experience
 2+ years of Agile experience and recent hands-on experience as a successful Scrum Master
 Solid problem solving and influencing skills
 Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
 Experience working with various audiences, both technical and non-technical
 Experience working on software development teams and understand both SDLC and Agile
Framework
 Experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban
 Proficient in using JIRA.
Desired Skills:
 Experience working with Agile tools including Confluence
 Domain knowledge in Cyber Security
 Working knowledge in various technologies to include Cloud Computing, Big Data, DevSecOps,
and Automation.
Required Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related degree. Two years of
related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.

Desired Certifications:
 Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified or Professional Scrum Trainer
(CST, PST), or PMI’s Agile Certified Professional
 SAFe certified Scrum Master (SSM or SASM)
 DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

Experience:

• Relevant: 10 years (Required)
• Agile, Scrum Master: 2 years (Required)
• communication skills: 2 years (Required)
• SDLC and Agile Framework: 3 years (Required)
• Agile, as Scrum, Extreme Programming, Kanban: 2 years (Required)
• JIRA: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

conforminform.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, conforminform.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, conforminform.com is the ideal place to find your next job.