Scrum Master

Leidos•Odenton, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Modernization sector within Leidos has an opening for a Scrum Master for the Global Solution Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract, under the Global Automations & Intelligent Network Solutions (GAINS) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the forefront. You will play a pivotal role in advancing Agile practices and ensuring the successful delivery of solutions to support complex data integration and interoperability efforts across DoD network infrastructures. This position allows partial telework but candidates must be located within commuting distance of our sites at Ft Meade or Scott AFB. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be: Ensure adherence to the Scrum process; coach the team on self-organization and cross-functional collaboration. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to drive continuous improvement. Remove impediments and streamline processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity. Represent the team at Scrum of Scrums and to external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication. Collaborate with Product Owners, architects, and cross-functional leaders to ensure delivery aligns with strategic goals and objectives. Monitor team performance using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and identify areas for improvement. Support the DX team in achieving their goals and objectives. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and provide regular updates on sprint progress, challenges, and delivery timelines. Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team

Requirements

Active Secret clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of related experience
Proven experience as a Scrum Master, facilitating Agile processes and ceremonies
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders and virtual teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in network engineering or software development within a DoD environment (DISA experience preferred)
Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, cloud infrastructure, and security policies
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence
Knowledge of DoD network infrastructure, security requirements, and data exchange protocols
Understanding of big data applications and DISA/DoD networks
Ability to commute to Scott AFB, IL, or Ft. Meade, MD, as needed for on-site support
Active Security Plus Certification (or other applicable 8570 required certification), or ability to obtain one in a short timeframe

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to the Scrum process
Coach the team on self-organization and cross-functional collaboration
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to drive continuous improvement
Remove impediments and streamline processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity
Represent the team at Scrum of Scrums and to external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication
Collaborate with Product Owners, architects, and cross-functional leaders to ensure delivery aligns with strategic goals and objectives
Monitor team performance using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and identify areas for improvement
Support the DX team in achieving their goals and objectives
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and provide regular updates on sprint progress, challenges, and delivery timelines
Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team