Agile Scrum Master
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Aerospace is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to support teams in its information technology (IT) group. As part of an ongoing Agile transformation, there are more than 15 agile teams in the group managing their work through either Scrum or Kanban. These groups perform different kinds of IT work, including infrastructure, operations, application administration, software development, and more. Scrum Masters act as team coaches and perform a variety of activities to support and improve team performance and effectiveness. They remove obstacles for the team, facilitate events, and promote and support the Scrum work management process as defined in the Scrum Guide. They act as subject-matter experts on Scrum and lead and coach teams in their adoption of the process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree awarded from an accredited university.
- Two years or more experience in the role of Scrum Master (or equivalent team coaching role) with one or more software development and/or business team(s) that applied Agile frameworks, principles, and values, or, at least three years in a program or project manager role for a similar organization.
- Hold at least one certification in Agile, preferably Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance, in active standing.
- Experience in leadership through influence (e.g., without formal authority).
- Experience in applying a wide variety of well-documented patterns and techniques for team improvement (i.e., Burndown, Burn-up, Backlog design, Retrospective games, Event structures, etc.).
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, which is issued by the U.S government.
- U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Four years or more experience in the role of Scrum Master (or equivalent team coaching role) with one or more software development and/or business team(s) that applied Agile frameworks, principles, and values, or, at least three years in a program or project manager role for a similar organization.
- Hold at least one advanced certification in Agile, preferably Advanced Scrum Master (A-CSM) or Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) from the Scrum Alliance, in active standing.
- Achieved significant, measurable results (outcomes) in leadership through influence (e.g., without formal authority).
- Knowledge of other Agile approaches: SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, Crystal, XP, etc.
- Experience or knowledge in the domains of work practiced by our Scrum Teams (e.g., information technology, software development).
- Skilled with computer-based Agile work-management tools, such as Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computer-based Agile work-management tools, such as Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or equivalent.
- Experience or knowledge in the domains of work practiced by our Scrum Teams (e.g., information technology, software development).
- Certifications and/or equivalent experience in project management.
- Knowledge of other Agile approaches: SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, Crystal, XP, etc.
- Excellent coaching/mentoring skills, grounded in best practices.
- Certifications and/or equivalent experience in project management.
- Experience being an individual contributor to a Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), Project Management Office (PMO), or similar organizational system.
Responsibilities
- Successfully guide team and organization on how to use Agile Practices.
- Quantify the team's current state using standard or bespoke tools (surveys, gap analyses, dysfunction mapping, etc.), create and implement improvement plans.
- Encourage a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or judgement, with an emphasis on problem-solving.
- Get results without coercion, assigning, or dictating the work.
- Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
- Support and educate the Product Owner, especially on refinement and maintenance of the product backlog, providing supplemental action as/when needed.
- Participate in work planning, commitment, measurement, and completion for assigned team(s), measurably improving performance and quality.
- Track and resolve impediments, working with the team, customers, and partners.
- Host Agile Events and achieve each one's objective.
- Design and lead learning events.
- Complete strategic actions for personal, professional, business, and team(s) improvement.
- Align actions with strategic goals of the team and enterprise.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
