Senior Agile Scrum Master

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA NE Offutt AFB - Offutt AFB (NEC003), NE

1d•$102,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Senior Agile Scrum Master for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Senior Agile Scrum Master, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment. You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas: Lead the adoption and implementation of an Agile framework (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) for managing Operations & Sustainment (O&S) and project tasks within User Support, IT Infrastructure Operations, and Enterprise Services teams. Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization Work with Task Leads and technical teams to establish and manage a consolidated backlog of tasks for User Support Services (Task 3), IT Infrastructure Operations (Task 4), and Enterprise Services (Task 6). Facilitate backlog refinement sessions to ensure that user stories and tasks are well-defined, estimated, and prioritized based on mission impact and value. Organize and facilitate sprint/iteration planning meetings to help teams commit to a realistic scope of work. Train team members to facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Serve as a primary point of contact for Agile-related communications, providing regular updates on team progress, risks, and dependencies to both government and contractor leadership. Foster a collaborative environment between User Support, IT Infrastructure, and Enterprise Services teams to improve workflow and communication. Facilitate coordination with other teams and stakeholders to manage and resolve cross-team dependencies Drive continuous improvement by supporting retrospectives, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and Scrum, and introduce new tools and techniques to the teams as appropriate.

Requirements

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
ITIL Foundation within 9 months of hire date
Active Agile Certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II), or SAFe Scrum Master).
3+ years of dedicated experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
Experience specifically leading Agile transformations within DoD or Federal IT O&S environments preferred.
Top Secret security clearance.
Must be willing to Obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Strong proficiency serving as a Scrum Master supporting complex, multi‑system integration efforts, preferably within large enterprise or government environments.
Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and hands‑on experience facilitating all Scrum sessions, including Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
Demonstrated ability to keep Agile teams aligned, focused, and on‑track by managing Scrum processes, workflows, and communications effectively.
Proven capability to drive team consensus on sprint goals, commitments, and achievable deliverables.
Strong problem‑solving skills to proactively identify, track, and remove impediments, ensuring teams maintain momentum and delivery quality.
Excellent facilitation and collaboration skills to foster team cohesion and support cross‑functional integration/modernization initiatives.
Experience leading Agile practices through organizational change, modernization efforts, or system consolidation activities.
Strong communication skills to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership levels.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Agile Certifications (A-CSM or PMI-ACP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the adoption and implementation of an Agile framework (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) for managing Operations & Sustainment (O&S) and project tasks within User Support, IT Infrastructure Operations, and Enterprise Services teams.
Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization
Work with Task Leads and technical teams to establish and manage a consolidated backlog of tasks for User Support Services (Task 3), IT Infrastructure Operations (Task 4), and Enterprise Services (Task 6).
Facilitate backlog refinement sessions to ensure that user stories and tasks are well-defined, estimated, and prioritized based on mission impact and value.
Organize and facilitate sprint/iteration planning meetings to help teams commit to a realistic scope of work.
Train team members to facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a primary point of contact for Agile-related communications, providing regular updates on team progress, risks, and dependencies to both government and contractor leadership.
Foster a collaborative environment between User Support, IT Infrastructure, and Enterprise Services teams to improve workflow and communication.
Facilitate coordination with other teams and stakeholders to manage and resolve cross-team dependencies
Drive continuous improvement by supporting retrospectives, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile and Scrum, and introduce new tools and techniques to the teams as appropriate.

Benefits

Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K with company match
Educational Assistance and eLearning
Flexible work week
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
Rewards and Recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.