Scrum Master

CACI International•Ashburn, VA

2d•$103,800 - $218,100

About The Position

CACI is seeking an Agile Scrum Master to join the BEAGLE Agile Solution Factory team supporting the Customs and Border Protection client in Northern Virginia. The role supports Agile software development for the Department of Homeland Security and helps deliver customer-defined systems and software projects. The Scrum Master works with a technically diverse, geographically separated team and builds effective relationships with client stakeholders, including customer Product Owners. The position focuses on timely, cost-effective, high-quality delivery and on improving team and portfolio processes.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a CBP background investigation, including checks for felony convictions during the prior three years and illegal drug use or misconduct such as theft or fraud during the prior year.
At least 7 years of related professional experience, particularly working on government contracts.
A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience participating in a high-performing, highly engaged, and motivated development team.
Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach.
Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle.
Highly responsible, team-oriented, self-starting individual with strong communication skills and work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Agile or Scrum Master certification.
Experience supporting a federal government project.
Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to developing innovative principles and ideas.

Responsibilities

Lead a technical team in achieving daily, iteration, and release goals and delivery objectives.
Implement, enforce, and continually improve Agile and Scrum principles and practices.
Mentor and train the team on Agile processes, methods, and practices.
Serve as the leadership proxy.
Gather and monitor team metrics and ensure team adherence to definitions of ready and done.
Facilitate root cause analysis for defects that occur after work is considered done.
Identify and remove impediments and protect the team from outside influences that could interfere with delivery.
Seek opportunities to apply process improvement and re-engineering methods to improve team processes.
Facilitate positive team dynamics to maximize team performance.
Manage a team of experienced technical professionals on an Agile Scrum team.
Ensure assigned work activities are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining high-quality performance.
Communicate and develop working relationships with client personnel and stakeholders, including customer Product Owners.