Scrum Master

Entarian•,

10d•$90,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Entarian is hiring a Scrum Master to provide technical expertise on the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Ordnance Information System (OIS), a mission-critical program that develops, modernizes, enhances, operates, and maintains OIS systems. The Scrum Master serves as a servant leader for agile cross-functional teams delivering features and products, facilitating teams through the agile process and coaching and mentoring multiple remote teams. The role works across the client organization to coordinate and communicate with internal and external Development Services teams. The position may be performed remotely, with occasional travel (approximately 20%) to customer sites in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Yorktown, Virginia, and other locations. A DoD Secret clearance is required to start. U.S. citizenship is required only for the federal clearance requirement. The listed salary range is $90,000–$140,000.

Requirements

DoD Secret clearance at the start of employment.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; candidates without a degree need 4 additional years of experience.
Thorough understanding of Scrum and agile principles, values, and practices, preferably within a SAFe organization.
Flexibility and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with strong leadership ability and capacity to work independently with little supervision.
Problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).
More than 5 years of experience in an Agile Scrum Master role.
SAFe experience and knowledge.
Experience delivering software in embedded and real-time systems environments.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to translate complex information into ideas and communicate them effectively.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Experience working with Navy IT customers.

Responsibilities

Act as a change agent to assist with timely delivery of customer-prioritized features.
Facilitate release and sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
Maintain transparency into team work and provide metrics on team progress.
Support team members and help remove impediments as required.
Identify root problems behind exposed symptoms and assist with resolutions.
Engage stakeholders and multiple roles in critical discussions, complex product-development discovery, and consensus building.
Support product owners in maximizing ROI and meeting organizational objectives.
Coach teams and support continuous improvement.
Help identify and mitigate external dependency risks in feature and product development.
Coordinate with other Scrum Masters and cross-functional teams on deliverables affecting team goals.