Senior Scrum Master TS/SCI

Mission Box Technologies

Herndon, VA 20170, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile software development teams supporting mission-critical government programs. This position is ideal for a seasoned Agile practitioner with 10–15 years of experience guiding cross-functional teams, particularly within Department of Defense or federal environments. The ideal candidate will be a certified Scrum Master with strong communication, leadership, and technical delivery skills, capable of driving Agile best practices in high-security, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and practices
Remove obstacles to team progress and promote a culture of continuous improvement and transparency
Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and stakeholders to align priorities and ensure successful delivery of sprint goals
Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid models
Monitor team performance, track Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients
Champion Agile methodologies across teams involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity
Utilize tools like GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Assist with roadmap planning, risk mitigation, and cross-team coordination

Must Have's:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
10–15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles
In-depth knowledge of Agile principles, including hands-on experience with Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent
Proven track record of leading technical teams and guiding projects in high-stakes, mission-driven settings
Exceptional communication, coaching, and facilitation skills
Experience with government or federal software and engineering programs
IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)

Nice to Have's:

Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery
Experience as a Product Owner
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification
Familiarity with Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown, and throughput
Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects

Location
Reston, VA

Salary
$165,000 - $180,000 per year

Benefits
Competitive benefits package available (details provided during the interview process)

Mission Box Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.

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