Scrum Master - Cleared

The Squires Group • Columbia, MD

398d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Junior Scrum Master position supports a U.S. Homeland Security program, focusing on ensuring the safety of flights in the United States through effective Agile delivery. This role involves working closely with multiple scrum masters and the Release Train Engineer to facilitate team ceremonies, improve team performance, and align project objectives. The position is primarily remote with some onsite presence required, making it ideal for candidates looking to grow their skills in an Agile environment while contributing to a critical federal project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience as a scrum master utilizing SAFe methodologies or similar Agile servant leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience facilitating communication/collaboration with client and development team staff in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• SAFe Certified Scrum Master
• Prior experience in software development, preferably in a Java/open source technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Scrum Team by adhering to SAFe Core Values, Principles, practices, and ScrumXP rules.
• Help the team improve quality, predictability, flow, and speed, keeping them focused on daily and Sprint Goals aligned with current PI Objectives.
• Facilitate all team meetings including daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Team Demos, and Retrospectives, and represent the team in Scrum of Scrums.
• Work with other teams, Product Owners, and Stakeholders to align priorities, scope, and deployment activities.
• Support the team in preparing for ART events.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401K plan
• Paid time off for salaried personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree