Scrum Master w/ Active Top Secret or DHS Clearance

YOUR FUTURE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for product teams.


• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and development teams to ensure product backlogs are prioritized, refined, and aligned with mission and program objectives.


• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Identify, track, and remove impediments that may impact team productivity, delivery schedules, or program objectives.


• Monitor team performance and Agile metrics, including velocity, sprint burndown, and release readiness, to support predictable delivery and continuous improvement.


• Coordinate dependencies and collaboration across cross-functional teams, including development, testing, UI/UX, security, and DevSecOps resources.


• Support release planning and delivery activities to ensure successful deployment of new features, enhancements, and system updates.


• Promote transparency, communication, and accountability among team members, stakeholders, and program leadership.


• Collaborate with program management to identify risks, resolve issues, and support successful execution of modernization and operational support activities.


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and customer focus across the customer’s application portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 10+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master supporting Agile software development teams, with 5+ years supporting COTS platforms.


• Demonstrated experience facilitating Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.


• Experience coaching Agile teams and promoting Agile best practices, continuous improvement, and team accountability.


• Experience working with cross-functional teams supporting software development, testing, DevSecOps, and product management activities.


• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, Scrum principles, Lean methodologies, and iterative software delivery practices.


• Experience using Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.


• Ability to identify and remove impediments, manage dependencies, and improve team velocity and delivery performance.


• Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, product owners, and government stakeholders.

NICE TO HAVES

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar Agile certification.


• Experience supporting federal agencies, DHS, or CBP programs.


• Experience supporting teams delivering mobile applications, digital services, and/or application modernization initiatives.


• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based application environments.

Clearance: U.S. Citizen; Active DHS clearance or Top Secret DoD Clearance.

WHY INDEV

• Innovative Environment:  Join a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, where your ideas are not only heard but encouraged.


• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to projects that directly impact federal agencies, driving positive change on a national scale.


• Dynamic Collaboration: Work alongside diverse experts who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making a difference.


• Agile Mindset: Embrace Agile methodologies that encourage flexibility, adaptability, and rapid growth.


• Learning Culture: Enjoy ongoing learning opportunities and professional development to expand your skill set.


• Cutting-edge Tech: Engage with the latest technologies and tools in the data integration landscape.