Agile Scrum Master

CSCI Consulting, Inc.; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSCI Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to lead and coach teams in a SAFe environment on a complex program.

The ideal candidate will drive PI planning, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and collaborate with Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, architects, and cybersecurity professionals to deliver solutions. You will foster continuous improvement, develop agile metrics, manage dependencies, and support product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of related professional experience.
• Certified ScrumMaster or Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification.
• Strong experience coaching Scrum teams and delivering in SAFe and Agile environments.
• Experience leading teams using Agile Scrum or SAFe.
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (active preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework environment
• Facilitate PI Planning and define work and objectives
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, demonstrations and other ceremonies
• Support execution of work across Program Increments
• Coordinate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine backlog
• Identify and remove impediments affecting delivery
• Develop and maintain Agile delivery metrics
• Collaborate with architects and cybersecurity professionals to ensure communication
• Manage product-release activities and dependencies
• Support development of product roadmaps
• Promote continuous improvement and high-performing teams

Skills

Agile coaching

SAFe knowledge

PI planning

Impediment removal

Stakeholder collaboration

SAFe Scrum Master

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM/SAFe-SM)

Job description

CSCI Consulting is looking for an experienced Agile Scrum Master to lead and coach Agile teams operating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment within a challenging and complex program.

The ideal candidate will have strong Agile delivery experience and demonstrate success coaching Scrum teams, facilitating Program Increment (PI) planning, managing dependencies, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. This individual will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Release Train Engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful planning, development, testing, and deployment of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coach and lead Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework environment
• Facilitate team breakout sessions during PI Planning to define work and establish PI objectives
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, demonstrations, and other Agile ceremonies
• Support effective execution of work throughout each Program Increment
• Facilitate backlog refinement in collaboration with Product Owners and Business Analysts
• Identify, track, and remove impediments that affect team efficiency and delivery
• Coordinate with organizational stakeholders to resolve cross-team impediments and dependencies
• Develop and maintain Agile delivery metrics to measure team performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Perform capacity planning to support effective iteration and Program Increment planning
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and promote consistency across teams
• Coordinate with architects, cybersecurity subject matter experts, and other technical stakeholders to promote effective communication across engineering disciplines
• Manage product-release activities and dependencies among internal teams, Scrum teams, and third parties
• Support development and maintenance of product roadmaps
• Coach teams on Agile practices, continuous improvement, and high-performing team behaviors
• Develop new processes and refine existing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Participate in and contribute to Agile Communities of Practice
• Support appropriate staffing and resource alignment for assigned Epics and Features
• Coordinate and allocate work to support technical performance and business objectives
• Provide guidance and facilitate problem resolution throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Promote product quality and timely completion of team commitments
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (Active clearance preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least seven years of related professional experience
• Certified ScrumMaster or Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification
• Significant experience coaching and supporting Scrum teams
• At least three years of experience leading teams using Agile Scrum or a Scaled Agile approach
• Strong knowledge of Agile and SAFe principles, practices, and ceremonies
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including planning, development, requirements management, configuration management, quality assurance, testing, and release management
• Experience facilitating sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, demonstrations, and PI Planning activities
• Experience managing team dependencies and removing delivery impediments
• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification
• SAFe Practitioner certification or another Scaled Agile certification
• Experience working with continuous deployment models
• Experience supporting Agile Release Trains and collaborating with Release Train Engineers
• Experience developing and monitoring Agile team metrics
• Experience with capacity planning and dependency management across multiple Agile teams
• Experience supporting product roadmaps and release planning
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced Agile principles and concepts to improve team performance and delivery
• Experience developing or refining Agile processes to improve quality and productivity
• Experience participating in or leading Agile Communities of Practice
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
• Past experience working with a federal government agency
• Department of War experience is a plus!

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: "Do what is right, always." We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Team building events

Legal

CSCI complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Please reach out to [e-mail] with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. CSCI provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Recruiting Team.

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Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.