SCRUM Master, Jr.

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Junior Scrum Master to support an Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA. You will guide Agile teams, facilitate events, and help improve velocity while working on cloud-based projects.

Requirements include a CS-related degree, 3-5 years of experience, Jira/Confluence proficiency, and TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility. A collaborative, security-conscious environment with growth opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading Agile Scrum teams in a cloud environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance to start and must be able to obtain a CI Poly.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Atlassian Agile Products; JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Guide scrum-team through all sprints and remove impediments.
• Organize and facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Track team metrics and communicate progress to teams and management.
• Assist with backlog grooming and story estimation.
• Update agile tracking systems for transparency on backlogs.
• Mentor junior scrum masters and promote best practices.

Skills

Agile Scrum leadership

JIRA & Confluence

DevSecOps knowledge

Systems engineering principles

Problem solving

Cloud environment experience

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SCRUM MASTER, JR you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a scrum master, jr joining our team to support our Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA.

HOW A SCRUM MASTER JR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The SCRUM Master, Jr. is responsible for the following:

• Guide scrum-team through all sprints of a program increment, removing impediments and championing the team
• Organize and facilitate sprint planning and release planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other agile related events
• Track and communicate team metrics and sprint/release progress to all teams and management
• Assist the scrum team in developing and estimating user stories that are clearly articulated with well-defined acceptance criteria
• Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product and sprint backlogs
• Assist with internal and external communication
• Assist product owners with backlog grooming
• Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
• Determine and remove impediments that interfere with the ability of the teams to deliver assigned goals
• Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution
• Promote continuous improvement and help teams to increase velocity
• Promote a collaborative team environment that fosters experimentation, creativity and innovation
• Collaborate with fellow scrum masters to promote best practices
• Mentor junior scrum masters

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience leading Agile Scrum teams in a cloud environment
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps and /or software/application development processes
• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Atlassian Agile Products; specifically JIRA and Confluence
• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start and must be able to obtain a CI Poly

• Location: Company Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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