Agile Scrum Master

CSCI Consulting•Scott Air Force Base, IL

About The Position

CSCI Consulting is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to support a federal government client in delivering mission-critical technology solutions using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader, Agile coach, and facilitator, helping teams deliver high-quality solutions while fostering continuous improvement and collaboration across stakeholders.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Seven (7)+ years of relevant professional experience
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification
Three (3)+ years leading Agile Scrum and/or SAFe teams
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements management, development and testing, configuration management, quality assurance, and release management
U.S. Citizenship required
Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence

Nice To Haves

SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or other advanced Agile certifications
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs
Experience supporting Federal Financial Management systems or initiatives
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)
Experience supporting data warehouse or enterprise integration environments
Experience with automated testing tools and methodologies
Knowledge of secure software development practices and software security frameworks
Experience working within CI/CD and DevSecOps environments
Ability to apply advanced concepts and innovative approaches to complex technical challenges
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
Past experience working with a Federal agency
Department of War experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Lead and coach Agile teams operating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos, and other Agile ceremonies
Guide teams in developing PI objectives and aligning work to program priorities
Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to support backlog refinement and prioritization
Identify, track, and remove impediments while coordinating with stakeholders to resolve dependencies
Monitor team performance using Agile metrics and drive continuous process improvements
Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to ensure consistency of Agile practices across teams
Coordinate with architects, cybersecurity teams, developers, and business stakeholders to support successful delivery
Support release planning and management of cross-team dependencies
Mentor and coach team members to develop high-performing, self-organizing teams
Assist with capacity planning, resource allocation, and staffing coordination
Ensure quality, timeliness, and successful execution of assigned work