Sr. Scrum Master
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Scrum Master
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Locations: Reston, VA or Charleston, SC (Full Time On Site)
Position Summary: Echelon is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and optimize Agile software development teams in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of experience in Agile project delivery, with a strong foundation in computer science or related technical fields. Experience working in government or defense sectors, along with familiarity with tools like GitLab (GTLB), is a strong plus. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams, ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet technical, security, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
- Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices.
- Remove obstacles to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and program stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of sprint goals.
- Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid) across projects and teams.
- Monitor team performance, track key Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients.
- Champion Agile methodologies in complex environments involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
- Leverage tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and visibility into team activities.
- Assist with roadmap planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles.
- Deep understanding of Agile principles, with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and guide project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.
- Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills.
- Experience working on software development and engineering programs with government or federal customers.
- IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
- Active TS SCI w/ Poly required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery pipelines.
- Experience as a Product Owner is preferred.
- Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE)
- Knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for reporting team velocity, burndown, and throughput.
- Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects
Position Title: Senior Scrum Master
Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Locations: Reston, VA or Charleston, SC (Full Time On Site)
Position Summary: Echelon is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and optimize Agile software development teams in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of experience in Agile project delivery, with a strong foundation in computer science or related technical fields. Experience working in government or defense sectors, along with familiarity with tools like GitLab (GTLB), is a strong plus. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams, ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet technical, security, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
- Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices.
- Remove obstacles to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and program stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of sprint goals.
- Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid) across projects and teams.
- Monitor team performance, track key Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients.
- Champion Agile methodologies in complex environments involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
- Leverage tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and visibility into team activities.
- Assist with roadmap planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles.
- Deep understanding of Agile principles, with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and guide project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting.
- Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills.
- Experience working on software development and engineering programs with government or federal customers.
- IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
- Active TS SCI w/ Poly required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery pipelines.
- Experience as a Product Owner is preferred.
- Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE)
- Knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for reporting team velocity, burndown, and throughput.
- Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects
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