Scrum Master with Security Clearance

Requisition :SCRUM003293 Job Title:Scrum Master Location:Washington, DC 20395 Clearance Level: Top Secret SCI Required Certification(s): * Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). **Selected applicantsmay be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ** SUMMARYAgile Defense seeks qualified candidates for support of the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Nimitz Operational Intelligence Command (OIC). Agile Defense provides IT support services to ONI OIC to include tier 1 through 3 on-call support, planning and scheduling, customer/user support, systems engineering and technical assessments, software engineering, system administration and operation, database administration and development, system/software testing and break-fix support. Further support includes migration of MDA capabilities to the cloud, and the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to existing MDA data sets. DUTIES* Have minimum 2 years of experience enabling and coaching agile development teams. The government will accept any recognized Agile Scrum Master certification.* Will work to provide introduction, adoption, and maturity of Agile methodologies and processes across customer initiatives.* Review project schedules with project managers; communicate overall status to Program Manager and other stakeholders* Will provide training, ongoing instruction, and leadership for Agile team(s).* Serve as a subject matter expert and coach on Agile values and practices.* Facilitate team retrospectives to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations.* Promote a collaborative team environment.* Promote an environment of continuous improvement.* Identify metrics and goals for Agile adoption and maturity.* Constantly coaching team members, guiding their understanding of and embodying agile principles and values.* Exhibit Lean-Agile leadership by exhibiting the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile mindset.* Help the team embrace SAFe Core Values, adopt, and apply SAFe Principles, and implement SAFe practices.* Ability to track and remove impediments.* Help team increase transparency of work in progress. Transmits information between the team and stakeholders to ensure alignment.* Assists team or individuals to clarify goals and actions to achieve them.* Proficiency in estimation and planning.* Effective communicator with the ability to maintain a cohesive team.* Understand the basic fundamentals of iterative and incremental development. Qualifications Education and Certifications* Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Background Needed and Years of Experience * Minimum of 7 years'' experience in IA technology or a related area. Additional Skills & Qualifications Non-Technical Skills* Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills* Ability to communicate effectively with team on assigned tasks, expectations, and schedule.* Sharp attention to detail* Organized; time management skills to forecast and stay ahead of deliverables/reporting requirements* Must be well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate, prioritize multiple tasks, and be adaptable to change to accomplish assignments.* Excellent Customer Focus/Satisfaction skills* Strong/Natural understanding of and ability to demonstrate the Agile Defense Core Values: Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, Hustle Working Conditions Working Conditions* Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible.* Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.* General office environment.* Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.* The working environment is generally favorable.* Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.* Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Strength Demands * Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/ carry of small articles.* Some occasional walking or standing may be required.* Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements * Stand or Sit* Walk* Repetitive Motion* Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel* Talk or Hear COVID-19 Vaccinations Requirements As a federal contractor, Agile Defense is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements. As such, to protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements. About Us! Agile Defense is an Information Technology Solutions provider committed to partnering with our customers to deliver the highest level of service to our customers. We provided Information Technology (IT) services to the U.S. Government, including several United States Civil agencies and various branches within the U.S. Department of Defense. Agile Defense has established a solid reputation of partnering with our customers to deliver innovative IT solutions with our "Listen. Think. Innovate." philosophy. At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset. We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country. We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values.

Created: 2025-10-04