Sr. Scrum Master I (6236)

MetroStar•Tysons, VA

14h•$124,000 - $161,000

About The Position

As a Sr. Scrum Master I, you'll be responsible for bridging the gap between our business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also be responsible for guiding and implementing Scrum practices to enable the team's productivity and deliver high-quality products on time. We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

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).
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., GitLab, Jira, Confluence).
Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly

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.