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Scrum Master - Security Clearance Required

WOOD Consulting Services, Inc
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Overview

Scrum Master

woodcons.com

Location : Maryland, USA

Job Type : Full-Time

Shift : Days

Telework : None

Salary Range : $150,000 - $200,000

Overview : Join a high-performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology to support a nationally significant and fast-paced cryptographic key management program. This program is critical to national security and offers a dynamic and impactful work environment. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate one large, complex agile team or several small agile teams as part of a larger Agile Release Train (ART). The selected candidate will ensure agile processes are followed, remove impediments, and foster high-performing team dynamics.

Application Process : Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS / SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate self-organizing teams to ensure progress against Program Increment commitments.
  • Protect the team from scope creep during PI execution.
  • Remove impediments and coordinate with Release Train Engineers.
  • Support and enforce Scrum processes and rules.
  • Ensure the team understands and meets the Definition of Done.
  • Coordinate with other teams on the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and communicate status to management.
  • Work with Product Owners to review and prioritize features.
  • Lead and facilitate SAFe ceremonies.
  • Develop User Stories with Product Owners.
  • Maintain and generate information radiators.
  • Collect and share team metrics, and develop improvements.
  • Coach teams on agile and scrum principles.
  • Observe team dynamics and coach for productivity improvements.
  • Create a fun, sharing, and learning environment.
  • Promote teamwork to achieve sprint goals.
  • Lead teams towards agile maturity.

Qualifications

Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., System Engineering, Computer Science).
  • Eight (8) years experience as a Scrum Master for a software development or similar technical team.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar agile project management certification (PMI-ACP) is required.
  • Skills & Abilities :

  • Experience working as a Scrum Master for a software development or similar technical team.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or similar agile project management certification (PMI‐ACP).
  • Experience using agile project management tools (e.g. Jira, VersionOne, Rallye, IBM RTC).
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and time management skills are a must.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced environment, across diverse systems and groups.
  • Preferred Skills & Abilities :

  • Experience working with large software systems including hardware integration and test.
  • Experience working with multi‐disciplinary technical development teams.
  • Experience using SAFe as the agile development methodology.
  • Experience‐affecting change in organizations working towards agile adoption.
  • Experience applying test automation, test‐driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to achieve built‐in quality by the team.
  • Experience using Kanban as a means to improve flow on support teams.
  • About WOOD

    Fringe Benefits :

  • Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid Time Off : Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional Development : Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance : Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
  • Wellness Programs : Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work : Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
  • Career Growth : Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
  • Supportive Environment : Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
  • Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

    Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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