Scrum Master Security Clearance

Position: Scrum Master with Security Clearance
Top Skills' Details
Experience working on a Scrum or Kanban team and implementing Agile methodologies
· Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of Scrum Master experience Active Scrum Master Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master, or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
Proficient MS Office 365 User
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies and ceremonies
Jira/Confluence skills, creating new Scrum/Kanban boards in Jira Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
Agile methodology

Job Description
TEKsystems seeking a motivated Scrum Master to support Agile practices for our customer located in El Segundo, California. The hybrid Scrum Master will be located onsite in El Segundo, California, 2-3 days per week and working 2-3 days per week remotely from their home in the Los Angeles/El Segundo area. They will lead Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Reviews, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives and assist the Agile Transformation Architect and Agile Coach, as necessary, with preparing for enterprise-level Agile activities.

Candidate has some experience with Agile methodologies and a strong willingness to learn more about Agile processes and practices. Strong Project Admin experience with Jira and Confluence is required. The hybrid Scrum Master must feel comfortable configuring new Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, creating Jira issues, closing out Sprints, creating Jira Plans, and writing JQL filters. The Scrum Master must be able to work independently as well as brainstorm innovative solutions with teammates via MS Teams calls, chat and email as well as collaborate in person in El Segundo, California, 2-3 days per week.

The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and continuously improve and grow as a team.

What You’ll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

· Independently lead Agile ceremonies and practices within Scrum or Kanban teams

· Configure Jira Scrum and Kanban boards, create and manage Jira issues for the team, and create/close Sprints

· Establish and lead Agile ceremonies and cadence, including Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews, etc.

· Participate in Enterprise-level Agile events and learn how to help facilitate them

· Learn to facilitate Agile workshops to evaluate value delivery and team structure

· Lead by example and drive cultural change through embodying an Agile mindset, while establishing and helping to enforce Business Rules and Best Practices

· Learn how to configure Jira and Confluence to ensure visibility of the backlog and product roadmap

· Learn how to train team members on the Sabel approach to Agile and Jira/Confluence standards and best practices, eventually leading internal and/or external Agile and Jira/Confluence training sessions

· Manage Confluence spaces, updating the Agile Knowledge Management System with new documentation, including processes, practices, and lessons learned

· Lead or participate in Scrum of Scrums, discussing and deconflicting cross-team dependencies

· Assist Product Owner with defining Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done

· Assist team with Sprint and/or PI Objectives

· Facilitate team collaboration sessions, as needed

· Create, or assist with creating, Agile presentations and how-to guides, proofreading for correctness and ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation prior to release to customer

· Conduct remote and/or in-person Agile product demonstrations, as required

· Collaborate directly with teams in person and over MS Teams calls, chat or email to understand any concerns and gather feedback or requirements

· Coordinate appropriate meeting times with teammates, send a MS Teams invite, and join calls on-time, scheduling and attending follow-up meetings as needed

· Maintain professional communications and appearance with customers and team members, responding to emails and participating in MS Teams calls and onsite events appropriately

· Attend daily stand-ups (DSUs), Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and any other team meetings on time

· Manage individual daily…