Scrum Master

By Light Professional It Services • Fort Meade, MD

149d • $100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI) is seeking a SAFe Scrum Master, preferably SAFe certified, to join the Persistent Cyber Training Environment Operations Group. The SAFe Scrum Master will primarily oversee Agile teams through PI planning events, facilitating Agile ceremonies, Coaching teams on Agile/SAFe practices, removing impediments, and coaching cross-functional teams across multiple teams. This role will also provide backup support to the Knowledge Manager, contributing to the organization and upkeep of the internal documentation, knowledge systems and team collaboration tools to deliver high-quality cyber training capabilities that directly support USCYBERCOM and CNMF mission readiness. This role is ideal for an Agile practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enable operational success. This position is located onsite at Fort Meade, MD.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in Agile or SAFe Environments, or Agile facilitator in a software development, training development, or systems engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience leading Agile ceremonies, PI Planning and coaching teams on Agile and SAFe principles.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban) and the ability to adapt them to a government or mission environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field.
• Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or Level III (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Nice To Haves

• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands, USCYBERCOM, or other Joint Force Headquarters.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Rally, or other Agile management software.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, including software developers, testers, and mission planners.
• Basic understanding of knowledge management practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SAFe Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, guiding them through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support Program level activities, like PI Planning ART-level coordination in a SAFe environment.
• Help teams align with program goals, dependencies and shared deliverables.
• Ensure that Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies are followed consistently to deliver value on time and within scope.
• Track team performance, monitor progress toward sprint and release goals, and report key metrics to leadership.
• Function as a servant-leader to the team, fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove obstacles that impede team progress, escalating issues when necessary.
• Coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile best practices and Lean-Agile principles and empower them to self-organize.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize product backlogs to ensure alignment with operational and training objectives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to program leadership and mission stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment between multiple teams, ensuring dependencies are identified and resolved early.
• Assist in supporting Confluence space and other KM systems.
• Support the development and standardization of documentation templates and page structure.
• Ensure key artifacts are captured and up to date.
• Promote knowledge-sharing behaviors across Agile teams.
• Serve as backup or liaison for the Knowledge Manager when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

What This Job Offers

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