Scrum Master
Washington, DCLocation: Washington, DC
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time
An opportunity is available for an experienced Scrum Master to support Agile project execution across a cross-functional team in a fast-paced government environment. The ideal candidate will have experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing deployment activities, and guiding project teams through all stages of the software delivery lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage deployment schedules, coordinate testing efforts, and document release notes
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Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
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Support multiple Agile teams by providing tasking and adjusting to shifting priorities
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Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand complex product interdependencies
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Support Product Owners in maintaining and executing against prioritized product backlogs
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Apply Lean-Agile principles and methodologies such as SAFe, Kanban, or Scrum to guide process improvement
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Foster team collaboration in virtual and in-person environments
Required Qualifications:
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Experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master across multiple teams
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Proficiency in Agile tools and practices, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and PI planning
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Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
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Experience with Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Ability to coach and facilitate teams in a remote or hybrid environment
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Active Secret Clearance (must be held at time of application)
Desired Qualifications:
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SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification or equivalent Agile certification
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Familiarity with the Advana Platform
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Experience working in large-scale government or enterprise environments
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred
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Agile or Scrum certifications highly desirable
Benefits Overview:
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Competitive salary and annual performance incentives
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Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
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Generous paid time off and federal holiday schedule
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Flexible work arrangements where applicable
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401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting
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Professional development funding (e.g., certifications, conferences, training)
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Student loan assistance and paid volunteer hours
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Flexible leave and schedule options based on project demands
Qualified candidates with the required clearance and experience should submit a current resume and any relevant certifications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.