Scrum Master, Advisor

Joint Activities

$112K — $179K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearance.
  • 8+ years of experience with a BS/BA, 6+ years with MS/MA, or 3+ years with PhD; additional experience can substitute for a degree.
  • Experience as a SAFe Agile Scrum Master in IT environments.
  • Proficiency in leading Agile ceremonies such as Stand-ups and Sprint Reviews.
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP, or SAFe) is required.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
  • Familiarity with Jira and/or Microsoft DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

  • Support team activities to deliver high-quality software using an incremental approach.
  • Remove obstacles to maintain effective workflows and advocate for the SAFe methodology.
  • Assist with Program Increment Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, and all Scrum events.
  • Continuously improve SAFe Agile practices to enhance team efficiency.
  • Communicate project vision and prioritize work based on product owner input.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and timely delivery within budget.
  • Oversee the Scrum process from initiation to delivery, ensuring compliance with targets.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on high-quality software development.
  • Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized intelligence program.
  • Involvement in projects that have a direct impact on global missions.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced team, fostering professional growth and agile practices.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Job Description: Peraton is seeking a Scrum Master to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions. Responsibilities: • Support team activities to help deliver high-quality software products using an incremental approach.• Identify and remove obstacles/ impediments to ensure effective and efficient workflows and champion the SAFe methodology (ceremonies and workflows). • Support Program Increment Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. • Implement and continually improve SAFe Agile practices.   • Support the development effort by conveying the vision to an Agile Scrum delivery team, outlining and prioritizing work based on product owner guidance.  • Liaise with stakeholders ensuring their interests are included in the release, and the team to ensure the release is developed by the deadline and within budget.  • Support the Scrum process from initiation through delivery.  • Serve as liaison between the product owner, development team, and management to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.  • Preserve flexibility and ability to rapidly respond to changes.  • Help manage the process for how information is exchanged, to include project documentation and briefing materials to the team, stakeholders and program leadership.  • Provide expertise in the formulation of systems scope and objectives.  • Determine operational objectives by studying functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats. i.e. Metrics collection on project/task performance.  • Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements. 

 

*****This position is contingent on contract award*****

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass a Poly clearance. • Min 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.  • Demonstrated experience as a SAFe Agile Scrum Master in IT.  • Demonstrated experience leading Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, PI Planning, and Retrospectives.  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I, PMI-ACP, or SAFe).  • 1 year Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience.  • Some experience with Jira and/or Microsoft DevOps.  Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.  SECURITY CLEARANCE: This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required To hold this clearance.

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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