Agile Scrum Master

Job Description

CSCI Consulting is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to support a federal government client in delivering mission-critical technology solutions using Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader, Agile coach, and facilitator, helping teams deliver high-quality solutions while fostering continuous improvement and collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach Agile teams operating within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Coach and lead an agile team within a scaled agile framework (SAFe)

Facilitate team breakouts to plan work and create PI objectives during PI Planning

Facilitate planning and execution of work during a Program Increment through sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos

Facilitate backlog refinement by collaborating with the product owners and business analysts

Track and remove impediments to improve agile team’s efficiency and effectiveness; reaching out to the larger organizational network for impediment removal; ensuring cross-team coordination

Maintain relevant metrics to understand how well the team is doing and identify areas of improvement

Perform capacity planning to help teams plan iterations and increments

Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and ensure consistency across teams

Liaison with architects, cyber security SMEs, and other stakeholders; fostering quality communication between engineering disciplines

Manage product releases and dependencies between teams and third parties or between assigned teams and other Scrum teams

Support development of product roadmaps

Coach the team to continuously improve and become a high performing team

Develop new processes and refine existing processes to enhance quality and productivity

Strengthen the presence of the team within the Agile communities of practice and actively contribute to the organization’s Agile Community

Ensure appropriate staffing for assigned Epics and Features

Schedule and allocate work, providing advice and guidance, and resolving problems to meet technical performance and business objectives

Ensure product quality and timeliness of efforts

Minimum Requirements

Active Secret security clearance

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Seven (7)+ years of relevant professional experience

Three (3)+ years leading Agile Scrum and/or SAFe teams

Strong Agile background, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading teams using an Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile approach

Understanding of the software development, including requirements management, development and testing, configuration management, quality assurance, and release management

Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving

Ability to work with clients to understand their needs

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Professional presence

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Skills

SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or other advanced Agile certifications

Prior Oracle EBS Federal Financial Management experience supporting DoD

Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite, information exchanges, data warehouse

Experience with test automation techniques and tools

Experience with building in software security (BSIMM, security touchpoints)

Experience with continuous deployment models

Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas

Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently

Strong customer and vendor relationship skills

Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies

Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

Past experience working with a Federal agency

Department of War experience is a plus!

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

Competitive salaries

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package

Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar

Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Team building events

Professional development support

Legal

CSCI complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Please reach out to HR@csciconsulting.com with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. CSCI provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Recruiting Team.

E-Verify

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This information is collected solely for employment-related purposes, including evaluating your qualifications, processing your application, and complying with legal obligations.

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Purposes for Collecting Information: To review your application, assess your qualifications, and manage the hiring process.

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Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.