Agile Lead / Scrum Master

Peraton

$112K — $179K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PhD; HS + 12 years considered.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM) certification required.
  • Experienced as a Scrum Master.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Facilitation and coaching expertise necessary.
  • Proficient with Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Excellent communication skills essential.
  • U.S. citizenship required; DoD TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including standups, sprints, and retrospectives.
  • Remove obstacles for development teams to ensure smooth sprint execution.
  • Track and report on sprint progress effectively.
  • Coach teams on Agile best practices to improve overall performance.
  • Coordinate dependencies across multiple teams.
  • Maintain Agile tools and metrics for tracking project status.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on Agile principles.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Engagement with Department of Defense projects offering unique challenges.
  • Potential for growth and advancement within a large organization.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton seeks an Agile Lead / Scrum Master to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support.

Location: Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will facilitate Agile development practices across DCDC teams, serving as Scrum Master and coordinating sprint activities.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, sprints, retros)
  • Remove impediments for development teams
  • Track and report on sprint progress
  • Coach teams on Agile best practices
  • Coordinate cross-team dependencies
  • Maintain Agile tools and metrics


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Will consider HS+12 years of experience.
  • Must have Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master™ Certification (PSM) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master certification
  • Experience as Scrum Master
  • Strong Agile/Scrum methodology knowledge
  • Facilitation and coaching skills
  • Knowledge of Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Strong communication abilities
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field


Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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