Agile Coach/Scrum Master

Dynanet Corporation•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dynanet Corporation is seeking an Agile Coach/Scrum Master to facilitate agile methodologies and scrum framework implementation for complex technology projects. This role focuses exclusively on coaching teams, facilitating scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and driving agile transformation within federal technology environments. The position is full-time and located in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work arrangement that includes required onsite presence during core federal hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET) and additional onsite coverage as mission dictates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
7+ years hands-on experience as Scrum Master in complex technology environments
3+ years experience in federal government or federal contracting environments
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification
Strong facilitation and coaching skills
Experience with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
Understanding of federal compliance requirements and how to adapt agile practices accordingly
Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with.
Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve.
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours.
Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers.
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum 7+ years of agile coaching and scrum master experience in complex technology environments
Federal Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience working in federal government or federal contracting environments
Scrum Master Experience: Minimum 4+ years serving as Scrum Master for software development or technology implementation teams
Coaching Experience: Minimum 2+ years providing agile coaching and training to teams and organizations
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent agile certification required
Team Size Experience: Experience coaching teams of 10+ members across multiple concurrent projects

Nice To Haves

SAFe, LeSS, or other scaled agile framework certifications
Experience with agile transformation initiatives in large organizations
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD integration
Advanced agile coaching certifications (ICP-ACC, CTC, etc.)

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Remove blockers and impediments that prevent teams from achieving sprint goals
Ensure adherence to scrum framework while adapting to federal compliance requirements
Support teams in achieving sprint velocity improvements and cycle time reductions
Maintain and update scrum artifacts (product backlog, sprint backlog, burndown charts)
Coach teams on agile principles, practices, and continuous improvement methodologies
Deliver agile coaching sessions (historical volume: 72 sessions serving 567+ participants annually)
Provide agile coaching support through ticketing system (approximately 198 requests annually)
Mentor development teams on agile transformation from traditional methodologies
Support organizational change management during agile adoption
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technology teams and customers
Lead agile ceremonies and ensure productive team interactions
Foster self-organizing, high-performing team dynamics
Encourage continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops
Support conflict resolution and team communication challenges
Identify and implement process improvements based on team retrospectives
Track and report on agile maturity metrics (sprint velocity, cycle time, delivery predictability)
Implement continuous improvement processes based on lessons learned
Support achievement of velocity increases and cycle time reductions
Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams
Develop and deliver agile training materials and workshops
Conduct agile methodology training for federal staff and contractors
Create documentation for agile processes adapted to federal requirements
Support team skill development in agile practices and tools