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Reston, VA
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) CI Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Sr. Scrum Master Position Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and optimize Agile software development teams in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of experience in Agile project delivery, with a strong foundation in computer science or related technical fields. Experience working in government or defense sectors, along with familiarity with tools like GitLab (GTLB), is a strong plus.
As a Senior Scrum Master, you will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams,
ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet technical, security, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices.
• Remove obstacles to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and program stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of sprint goals.
• Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid) across projects and teams.
• Monitor team performance, track key Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients.
• Champion Agile methodologies in complex environments involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
• Leverage tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and visibility into team activities.
• Assist with roadmap planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and guide project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working on software development and engineering programs with government or federal customers.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery pipelines.
• Experience as a Product Owner is preferred.
• Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE)
• Knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for reporting team velocity, burndown, and throughput.
• Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and optimize Agile software development teams in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of experience in Agile project delivery, with a strong foundation in computer science or related technical fields. Experience working in government or defense sectors, along with familiarity with tools like GitLab (GTLB), is a strong plus.
As a Senior Scrum Master, you will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams,
ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet technical, security, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices.
• Remove obstacles to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and program stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of sprint goals.
• Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid) across projects and teams.
• Monitor team performance, track key Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients.
• Champion Agile methodologies in complex environments involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
• Leverage tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and visibility into team activities.
• Assist with roadmap planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and guide project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working on software development and engineering programs with government or federal customers.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery pipelines.
• Experience as a Product Owner is preferred.
• Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE)
• Knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for reporting team velocity, burndown, and throughput.
• Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects
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