Hybrid Senior Scrum Master na Agile defense
Agile defense · Arlington, VA / Colorado Springs, CO / Doral, FL / Falls Church, VA / Fort Meade, MD / Oah, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Escritório em Arlington, VA / Colorado Springs, CO / Doral, FL / Falls Church, VA / Fort Meade, MD / Oah
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Title: Scrum Master
Clearance: Top Secret clearance
Location: Arlington, VA; Falls Church, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa, FL; Doral, FL; Stuttgart Germany; Colorado Springs, CO; Scott Air Force Base, IL; Omaha, NE; Halawa, HI;
Overview:
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. We are currently looking for a Senior Scrum Master to support our contract with the DRAID CDAO ADA IR Program.
As a Senior Scrum Master, you will work closely with product owners, mission stakeholders, and technical teams to lead Agile transformation efforts and scale Agile methodologies across teams. You will play a key role in advancing national defense priorities, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to create impactful solutions.
Responsibilities/Duties:
· Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
· Act as a servant leader and Agile coach for multiple teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
· Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with program goals.
· Identify and remove impediments to team progress, maintaining focus on delivering high-value increments.
· Mentor teams in adopting and scaling Agile methodologies, including the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
· Coordinate and align multiple Agile teams to ensure consistency in practices and collaboration across initiatives.
· Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and performance reports.
· Track and report Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and sprint health to stakeholders.
· Engage with stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring transparency and alignment.
· Support the integration of Agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems.
· Facilitate onboarding training for Embedded Teams, including administrative processes, technology overviews, and CDAO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
· Provide continuity and mitigation planning for teams located in foreign locations.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
· Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, with a proven track record of leading Agile teams.
· Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner). SAFe Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist certifications are highly preferred.
· Technical Skills: Expertise in Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and version control systems. Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
· Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively with distributed and co-located teams.
· Domain Knowledge: Understanding of AI/ML pipelines, data engineering, or national defense projects is highly desirable.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
· Experience in a DoD or federal contracting environment.
· Familiarity with AI engineering, data labeling, and pipeline management tasks.
· Expertise in guiding teams through Agile transformations and scaling Agile practices.
· Knowledge of program management principles, including risk management and resource planning.
· Background in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and building high-performing teams.
· Experience supporting international teams or working within the constraints of SOFA agreements.
