Scrum Master

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Scrum Master (Junior) for an Onsite Assignment in Huntsville, AL

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Scrum Master role in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate will hold Top-Secret Security Clearance and have 2 years of experience working in an Agile environment, preferably as a Scrum Master or a Scrum support role. Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar is required. Prior experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is a plus.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Scrum Master (Junior) with Top-Secret Security Clearance for a role supporting the FBI in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description: We seek a Junior Scrum Master to support the FBI in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will facilitate Scrum processes and ensure the team adheres to agile practices. The Junior Scrum Master will work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to remove obstacles, track progress, and promote continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews.
• Support the team in maintaining a healthy and productive agile environment.
• Monitor and report on sprint progress and resolve issues that may hinder team performance.
• Help remove impediments and escalate blockers as needed to ensure project success.
• Foster open communication between team members and stakeholders.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and ensuring clear and achievable sprint goals.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices within the Scrum framework.
• Track and report key metrics, such as velocity, sprint burndown, and team performance.

Required Skills:

• Agile Methodology: Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles.
• Facilitation: Ability to facilitate Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, etc.).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address obstacles that affect team performance.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years of experience in an Agile environment, preferably as a Scrum Master or in a Scrum support role.
• Familiarity with agile tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Previous experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is a plus.

Details:

• Job Title: Scrum Master (Junior)
• Location: Huntsville, AL
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret Clearance
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Onsite
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave). Unused PTO is paid out at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.
• Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company’s profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.
• Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.