Scrum Master

UNAVAILABLE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company in McLean, Virginia seeks an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile software development teams delivering high-priority client initiatives. You will facilitate ceremonies, promote Agile principles, and help guarantee on-time, incremental delivery.

Requirements include 4+ years in Scrum/Kanban, 4+ years in Scrum Master or Product Owner roles, ability to write user stories, strong stakeholder communication, and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Clearance to work for U.S. government projects is required.
• 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban.
• 4+ years of experience as Scrum Master or Product Owner.
• Ability to influence and build consensus with clients.
• Ability to write user stories/epics and identify dependencies.
• Flexibility to work with diverse teams and executives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a studio or human-centered design environment.
• Scrum Master certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for high-priority client initiatives and ensure effective delivery of IT projects.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and promote adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
• Guide teams in applying Agile methodologies and foster an Agile mindset.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners on planning, scope, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor progress and prepare status reports for transparency on performance and delivery.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and impediments affecting team performance.
• Remove roadblocks to keep teams focused and productive.
• Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage stakeholder communications and align customer expectations with deliverables.
• Contribute to governance practices and ensure proper processes.
• Facilitate workshops to align stakeholders and develop roadmaps.
• Optimize capacity and delivery processes using organizational resources.

Skills

Scrum Master

Security clearance eligibility

Agile methodologies

User stories / epics

Stakeholder communication

Coaching & mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Human centered design

Certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience

Master's degree

No degree with experience

Job description

Overview

As aSteampunkScrum Master, you’ll be asked to serve as the Scrum Master on an Agile software development team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams supporting high-priority client initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of technical IT projects
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and promote adherence to Agile principles and best practices
• Guide teams in understanding and applying Agile methodologies, fostering an Agile mindset and alignment with client values
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to support project planning, define scope, and maintain delivery schedules focused on incremental value
• Monitor project progress and prepare/distribute status reports, ensuring transparency into team performance and delivery outcomes
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; escape and resolve impediments impacting team performance
• Remove roadblocks and distractions to enable teams to remain focused, productive, and effective
• Support team development by mentoring members, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement
• Manage stakeholder communications and support alignment of customer expectations with project deliverables
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of effective project governance practices
• Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to drive shared understanding, stakeholder alignment, and development of product and portfolio roadmaps
• Optimize team capacity and performance by leveraging organizational resources and improving delivery processes

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelors Degree and 10 years of experience; OR
  • Masters Degree and 8 years of experience; OR
  • No Degree and 14 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience with Scrum/Kanban Methodologies
• 4+ years of experience serving as the Product Owner or Scrum Master
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to help teams write user stories/epics, identify dependencies, and design optimal solutions
• Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in a studio / human centered design approach
• Scrum Master certification preferred