Scrum Coach/Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with POLY)

Bct Llc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities for family members

Job summary

Bct Llc is seeking a Scrum Coach/Systems Engineer to support a government program by coaching Agile teams and facilitating Scrum ceremonies in Annapolis, Maryland. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting Agile practices, managing backlogs, and ensuring team collaboration.

This role requires a current Scrum certification and experience in Agile coaching. The salary range is between $154,000 and $218,000 annually. Bct Llc offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive 401(k) plan and health savings account.

Qualifications

• Current Scrum certification, such as CSM or PSM.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Lean, and Scrum principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach Agile teams and Scrum Masters on best practices.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and reviews.
• Support backlog development and prioritization.
• Encourage transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Scrum coaching

Agile methodologies

Conflict-resolution

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 12 years of experience

Job description

Scrum Coach/Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with POLY)

About the job:

The Scrum Coach will support a government program by coaching Agile teams, facilitating Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices, and promoting continuous improvement across the program. The successful candidate will work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, development teams, and program leadership to prepare for and execute Agile and SAFe ceremonies.

This position requires an active Scrum certification and a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph completed within the past five years.

Key Responsibilities:

Coach Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and program stakeholders on Scrum, SAFe, and Agile best practices.

Collaborate with Product Owners to prepare for and facilitate Agile and SAFe ceremonies.

Support the planning and execution of:

• Daily stand-ups
• Sprint planning sessions
• Sprint reviews and demonstrations
• Sprint retrospectives
• Backlog refinement sessions
• Inspect and Adapt events
• Program Increment planning events

Assist Product Owners with backlog development, prioritization, refinement, and readiness.

Ensure user stories, features, acceptance criteria, and program objectives are clearly defined and aligned with mission requirements.

Facilitate communication and coordination among Agile teams, Product Owners, technical leadership, and program stakeholders.

Identify and help resolve team impediments, risks, dependencies, and process challenges.

Coach teams on Agile estimation, capacity planning, velocity tracking, and delivery forecasting.

Support the development and tracking of Program Increment objectives, team commitments, milestones, and deliverables.

Encourage consistent application of Agile principles and practices across the program.

Use team and program metrics to identify trends, measure performance, and recommend process improvements.

Promote transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Support organizational Agile transformation and maturity initiatives.

Prepare Agile status reports, dashboards, briefings, and other documentation required by program leadership.

Ensure Agile activities and deliverables comply with applicable government and contract requirements.

Required Qualifications

Current Scrum certification, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or an equivalent recognized certification.

Demonstrated experience serving as a Scrum Coach, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar Agile leadership professional.

Experience collaborating with Product Owners to prepare for Agile and SAFe ceremonies.

Experience facilitating sprint reviews, Inspect and Adapt events, and Program Increment planning events.

Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile, Lean, and SAFe principles and practices.

Experience coaching cross-functional teams in a complex technical or government-contracting environment.

Ability to facilitate meetings involving technical teams, program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.

Strong communication, conflict-resolution, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Required Education:

Qualified candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus twelve (12) years of general systems engineering experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering or related field, plus (7) years of systems engineering experience

Salary Range:

$154,000 – $218,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, BCT-LLC considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

What We Offer

• Very competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Several Scholarship Opportunities available to BCT family members/dependents

Our Story

Founded in 2006, BCT LLC is a small business built on a strong foundation of core values: Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. These principles guide everything we do and drive our commitment to delivering exceptional service to every customer.

Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, BCT proudly supports clients throughout the DMV region and beyond. With more than 70 years of combined experience supporting National Security missions, our leadership brings deep expertise, insight, and dedication to the work we do. At BCT, our employees are at the heart of our success. Team members benefit from a highly supportive, hands-on home-office staff and leadership that is genuinely invested in their growth, well-being, and long-term success. Simply put, BCT delivers the small-business experience unlike any other—come see the difference.

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.