Senior Scrum Master 1

Onyx Point•Tysons, VA

23d•$78,000 - $250,000

About The Position

What you'll do: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements. Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and other requirement gathering techniques to elicit necessary information. Translate business requirements into functional ansd non-functional specifications. Validate requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams. Facilitate Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Coach and mentor the team on Agile principles, practices, and values. Remove impediments and foster an environment of continuous improvement. Track and report team progress and metrics to stakeholders. Act as a liaison between the business stakeholders and the development team. Assist in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths. Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project success. What you'll need to succeed: 4-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master for software development projects. Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum. Solid knowledge of business analysis techniques and tools. Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Master certification (CSM). Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira, Confluence). Active TS//SCI clearance with poly Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee referral programs Bonus opportunities Technology allowance A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

Requirements

4-7 years of experience as a Scrum Master for software development projects.
Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
Solid knowledge of business analysis techniques and tools.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Master certification (CSM).
Active TS//SCI clearance with poly
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira, Confluence)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and other requirement gathering techniques to elicit necessary information.
Translate business requirements into functional ansd non-functional specifications.
Validate requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more Agile development teams.
Facilitate Scrum events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Coach and mentor the team on Agile principles, practices, and values.
Remove impediments and foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Track and report team progress and metrics to stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between the business stakeholders and the development team.
Assist in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
Track project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project success.

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee referral programs
Bonus opportunities
Technology allowance
A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture