E01 Scrum Master III

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 5-7 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3-5 years of experience Career-level experience with a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies Ability to work under general direction while independently determining and implementing solutions to complex technical challenges Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to foster team collaboration and self-organization Proficiency in managing product backlogs, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Active Secret clearance Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master, or other Agile certifications (Preferred) Experience leading Agile teams in a technical or software development environment (Preferred) Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps (Preferred) Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices (Preferred) Proven track record of driving continuous process improvement and Agile best practices across teams (Preferred)

Lead the development effort by conveying the vision to an Agile or Scrum delivery team, outlining and prioritizing work based on business value Liaise with stakeholders to ensure their interests are represented while coordinating with the team to meet deadlines and budget constraints Manage the business aspects of the project, ensuring the right product is built, in the right order, within budget, and by the deadline Serve as the primary contact for the Agile or Scrum delivery team, providing information, work prioritization, and decision-making support Coordinate and monitor the Scrum process from initiation through delivery Act as a liaison between the product owner, development team, and management to ensure all targets and requirements are met Ensure that team members understand project objectives and remain aligned with Agile principles Maintain the product backlog and release plan, facilitating productivity by setting up meetings and resolving impediments that obstruct sprint goals Preserve flexibility and rapidly respond to changes in project scope, priorities, or requirements Provide technical support to operational strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across program functions Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded Identify and escalate opportunities for growth within the work area to leadership Participate in growth initiatives as requested Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to customer satisfaction Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on) Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program Execute all contract requirements in accordance with contract-specific LCAT and requirements Perform other related duties as assigned