TechFlow

Scrum Master

TechFlow$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 3 years as a Scrum Master on DoD software programs.
  • Current Agile certification (CSM, SAFe Agilist, or PMI-ACP) that remains valid during employment.
  • Experience facilitating Agile teams in a Scrum environment.
  • Proficiency with Government-approved Agile tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
  • Experience creating automated Agile reports and metrics.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and DevSecOps concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for Agile software development team.
  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies consistently within established timeboxes.
  • Coach team on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
  • Collaborate with Government Product Owner on Product Backlog refinement.
  • Ensure Product Backlog Items are well-defined and ready for sprints.
  • Remove obstacles hindering team progress and resolve issues proactively.
  • Maintain and report on sprint metrics, burndown charts, and velocity tracking.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with annual contributions.
  • 401k plan with Roth option and immediate vesting.
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Resources.
  • Company-supported training and development programs.
Full Job Description
TechFlow is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support a mission-critical DoD software development and modernization program in Montgomery, AL. This program delivers software development and technical support services to sustain, enhance, and optimize a critical customer system through the delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The Scrum Master will play a key role in enabling Agile delivery practices, supporting continuous improvement, and helping a cross-functional team successfully execute modernization initiatives.

As the Scrum Master, you will serve as the Agile servant leader for a cross-functional software development team, ensuring Agile principles and Scrum practices are consistently applied throughout the software development lifecycle. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, foster collaboration between the development team and Government Product Owner, and promote continuous improvement while supporting the successful delivery of mission-critical software capabilities.

Working closely with the Program Manager, Agile Project Manager, Software Engineers, Oracle Database Administrator, DevSecOps Engineer/Cloud Administrator, Test Engineer, and Technical Writer, you will help ensure the team delivers high-quality software in accordance with Agile best practices and Department of Defense acquisition requirements.

Keq Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the Scrum Master for an Agile software development team supporting customer modernization initiatives.
  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Release Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives while ensuring established timeboxes are maintained.
  • Coach the team on Agile principles, Scrum framework, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Collaborate closely with the Government Product Owner to refine, prioritize, and maintain the Product Backlog.
  • Ensure Product Backlog Items (PBIs) are well-defined, prioritized, and ready for sprint execution.
  • Enforce adherence to the team's Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
  • Remove obstacles that impede team progress and proactively resolve or escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Maintain sprint metrics, burndown charts, velocity tracking, team capacity planning, and impediment logs.
  • Generate Agile dashboards, reports, and performance metrics using Government-approved Agile management tools.
  • Support transparency by communicating sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and blockers to Government and program leadership.
  • Encourage collaboration across software engineering, DevSecOps, testing, database administration, and technical documentation teams.
  • Promote Agile maturity through coaching, mentoring, and continuous process improvement.
  • Support technical meetings and Scrum ceremonies to maintain high levels of team participation and engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, Agile processes, and program reporting requirements.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum Master on DOD software development programs.
  • Current Agile certification such as: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). (Certification must remain current throughout employment).
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile software development teams in a Scrum environment.
  • Proficiency with Government-approved Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
  • Experience creating automated Agile reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevSecOps concepts.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting U.S. Air Force software modernization programs.
  • Familiarity with the DoD Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP).
  • Experience working within secure cloud environments, including AWS.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience supporting distributed or geographically dispersed Agile teams.
  • Familiarity with Government software delivery reporting and performance metrics.


Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) - Pride in being an employee-owner and annual employer contribution (per plan guidelines)
  • 401k plan with Roth option.
    • Eligibility for an employer match.
    • Immediate vesting
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays - 11 paid holidays per year
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Resources
  • Company-paid training and development program
  • Voluntary benefits include:
    • Life & AD&D Insurance for employee, spouse, and children
    • Short-term and long-term disability (per plan guidelines)
    • Legal Shield and Identity Theft protection plans
    • Pet Insurance

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About TechFlow

TechFlow is a government services company that provides information technology, engineering, and professional services to federal government agencies. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. TechFlow has a diverse portfolio of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Justice. The company's services include software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. TechFlow has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 Nunn-Perry Award for outstanding performance as a mentor in the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program.
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1995

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