IT Scrum Master - DOD

INNOVIM DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401k

Educational/training support

Job summary

INNOVIM DEFENSE SERVICES, LLC seeks an IT Scrum Master to support MDA on the IRES contract. The role partners with the Release Train Engineer in an onsite/hybrid environment across Huntsville, AL and Colorado Springs, CO, with up to 10% travel.

You will coach teams, maintain backlogs, and deliver metrics to optimize Agile IT delivery. Applicants must hold an active DoW Secret clearance, with DoW Top Secret eligibility preferred, and have experience implementing SAFe across geographically

Qualifications

• 4+ years of general, full-time work experience
• 2+ years of experience as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or PM
• Active Agile certification (CSM/PSM I/SSM)
• Experience using Jira/Confluence/Azure DevOps for remote/hybrid teams
• Experience applying Agile methodologies to IT operations
• Active DoW Secret Clearance; ability to obtain DoW Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Partner with RTE to define and align Scrum Master role with SAFe frameworks
• Design and train IT team on customized Agile processes
• Foster a cohesive, hybrid, multi-site team across HSV and COS
• Facilitate optimized Agile battle rhythms and ceremonies
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Scrum practices for IT solutions
• Assist Product Owner/Tech Leads with backlog maintenance and user stories
• Document planning data in system of record for reporting and metrics
• Deliver weekly metrics to RTE
• Identify and resolve impediments and manage team capacity and velocity
• Coordinate cross-team dependencies during upgrades and break/fix work
• Ensure IT service delivery and cybersecurity tasks are integrated into Agile workflow
• Promote continuous improvement and accountability
• Demonstrate leadership with technically focused engineers
• Align team operations with program-wide RTE vision
• Manage remote/virtual team dynamics across time zones
• Learn complex IT/infrastructure concepts to resolve impediments
• Operate in a greenfield environment to document Agile processes
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and efficiency opportunities
• Maintain strong presentation, oral, and written communication with stakeholders

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile Coach

Agile Tools

Team Collaboration

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

INNOVIM is seeking an IT Scrum Master supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

• Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL or Fort Belvoir, VA
• Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
• Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
• Clearance Type: DoW Secret
• Shift: Day Shift
• Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The IT Scrum Master supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will work in close partnership with the Release Train Engineer (RTE). Because our technical teams are geographically dispersed, this position will operate in an onsite, hybrid environment, facilitating collaboration across a mix of in-person and virtual team members in both Huntsville and Colorado Springs.

The candidate will:

• Partner directly with the RTE to define, mature, and align the Scrum Master role with program-level SAFe frameworks and Agile release trains.
• Collaborate with the RTE to design, implement, and train the IT team on customized Agile processes, helping technical staff smoothly transition to a structured Agile delivery model.
• Establish a cohesive "one-team" dynamic across geographically split locations (HSV and COS) by leveraging virtual collaboration tools and maintaining an inclusive hybrid engagement model.
• Facilitate an optimized Agile battle rhythm tailored to the unique operational needs and delivery cycles of the IT and infrastructure teams.
• Guide and coach the team and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum practices to deliver high-quality IT solutions.
• Assist the Product Owner and Technical Leads with backlog maintenance, prioritizing IT initiatives, and translating technical requirements into actionable user stories.
• Assist the team by making sure all data for planning is documented into the system of record for accurate reporting and metrics development.
• Deliver metrics to the RTE on a reoccurring (weekly) basis.
• Identify, track, and actively resolve impediments or blockers that hinder the team’s ability to meet Sprint goals.
• Manage and track team capacity, sprint velocity, and burn-down charts using Agile lifecycle management tools.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management, especially when rolling out complex enterprise system upgrades or resolving break/fix activities.
• Ensure that IT service delivery and cybersecurity compliance tasks are properly integrated into the Agile workflow.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Possess a strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and mentor highly technical engineers who may be new to Agile frameworks.
• Be a collaborative partner capable of aligning team-level operations with the broader organizational vision defined by the program's RTE.
• Be highly proficient in managing remote/virtual team dynamics, ensuring active participation and communication across multiple time zones.
• Be able to quickly learn challenging IT and infrastructure concepts to better understand team impediments and technical debt.
• Be comfortable operating in an ambiguous, "greenfield" environment to build and document standard Agile processes from the ground up.
• Effectively function as a self-starter, identifying project risks, resource bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve team efficiency.
• Have excellent presentation, oral, and written skills to facilitate effective interchanges with senior customer management, Product Owners, and technical staff.
• Have a "can-do" attitude, be able to work in a very high-pace and dynamic enterprise IT environment and embrace change.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 4, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience, which may be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience acting as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Project Manager.
• Must hold a current Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)).
• Must have experience using Agile management and collaboration tools (such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps) to facilitate remote and hybrid teams.
• Must have experience applying Agile methodologies to IT operations.
• Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoW Top Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Requirements:

• Have prior experience in Agile/Scrum practices within a technical team, ideally under the guidance of an RTE or Agile Coach.
• Have experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), particularly in a DoD or government contracting environment.
• Have a technical background or previous experience in System Administration, Network Engineering, or IT Service Management.
• Have experience integrating ITIL methodologies (Change, Incident, Problem management) with Agile processes.
• Have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Have familiarity with DoD cybersecurity processes, such as RMF, Secure Host Baselines, and DISA STIGs.
• Have Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., A-CSM, PSM II, PMI-ACP, or SAFe Release Train Engineer).

This position is expected to pay $110,000 – $140,00 0 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position

Benefits:

• comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
• life insurance
• matching 401k contribution
• Educational/Training support

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