Agile Scrum MasterThe OpportunityThis role works directly with Department of Defense stakeholders, product owners, business analysts, software engineers, enterprise architects, and government leadership supporting mission-critical enterprise systems. It is an opportunity to lead Agile delivery teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment while enabling successful delivery of secure, high-quality software solutions supporting critical national defense missions.
Work is primarily performed on-site at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, supporting government and contractor teams in mission-focused environments.
Position SummaryC5T is seeking an Agile Scrum Master to lead Agile software development teams supporting Department of Defense enterprise modernization initiatives. This position serves as a servant leader responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
Location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Work will primarily take place in government workspaces with limited telework based on mission requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Coach and lead Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Facilitate Program Increment planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and demonstrations.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to refine priorities.
- Track and remove impediments while coordinating cross-team dependencies.
- Maintain Agile metrics and support continuous improvement.
- Perform capacity planning and iteration planning.
- Coordinate releases and product roadmaps.
- Coach teams to become high-performing Agile teams.
- Develop and improve Agile processes and best practices.
- Ensure appropriate staffing and work allocation for assigned Epics and Features.
- Support software quality, schedule, and delivery objectives.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least seven years of related experience.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified SAFe Scrum Master.
- Minimum three years leading Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework teams.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, configuration management, quality assurance, and release management.
- Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and leadership skills.
- United States Citizenship and ability to pass an Information Technology Level I background investigation.
Desired Qualifications- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or other SAFe certification.
- Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite Federal Financial Management programs for the Department of Defense.
- Experience with information exchanges or data warehouses.
- Experience with test automation.
- Knowledge of Building Security In Maturity Model (BSIMM).
- Experience supporting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Responsible Paid Time Off aligned with mission needs
