Senior Scrum Master Security Clearance

Position: Senior Scrum Master with Security Clearance
Location: Annapolis Junction

The Scrum Master role requires an experienced Agile Lead/Scrum Master to work on a large-scale software and hardware integration effort. The selected individual will be responsible for facilitating either one complex agile team, or several small agile teams as part of a larger Agile Release Train (ART) delivering value to the customer using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); and will help educate and coach the teams in Scrum, Scrumban, or Kanban to ensure the agile processes are being followed.

She/he will help remove impediments/roadblocks and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement. The selected individual will work with team members, other Agile Scrum Masters, and support personnel to ensure that the team's commitments at the Program Increment (PI) Planning are met. She/he will facilitate horizontal communication across team members to identify any impediments that may prevent team progress while working on mitigation plans.

The selected candidate will be responsible for sensing, determining, and leading discussions when issues need to be analyzed or triaged, and for making improvements in determining and implementing improvements to processes. Strong attention to detail and focus on task completion are critical. Primary Responsibilities
* Facilitate self-organizing team(s) to ensure progress is being made against Program Increment (PI) commitments.

* Protect the team from scope creep during execution of the PI.

* Remove impediments and coordinate with the Release Train Engineers on implementing solutions.

* Help team members communicate, coordinate, and cooperate.

* Coach, support, and enforce Scrum process and other process rules.

* Ensure that the team has a clear understanding of the Definition of Done and how to meet it.

* Coordinate with other teams on the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and communicate status to management.

* Work with the Product Owner(s) to review and prioritize features.

* Lead and facilitate SAFe ceremonies to include Sprint Planning and Sprint Reviews to include demos, Sprint Retrospectives, and PI Planning.

* Work with Product Owner(s) and System Engineers to develop User Stories to meet the Feature acceptance criteria.

* Maintain and generate information radiators for the teams.

* Collect and share team metrics with the team, determine when new metrics are needed, and develop improvements in metrics.

* Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles with the goal of continuous improvement.

* Observe team dynamics, recognize strengths and weaknesses of individual team member contributions, and coach the team as a whole to drive improvements in productivity.

* Promote teamwork to achieve Sprint goals.

* Lead teams towards Agile maturity.

* Create a fun, sharing, and learning environment.

* Experiment with various ideas to improve delivery, including pair-programming and cross-functional training. Required Skills
* At least 5 years of experience working as a full-time Scrum Master for a software development or similar technical team.

* Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or similar agile project management certification (PMI-ACP).

* Significant, hands-on experience using agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Version One, Rallye, IBM RTC).

* At least 4 years of experience working on a large technical program, with varied and diverse systems and groups in a fast-paced, always rapidly evolving environment.

* Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and time management skills.

* Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required Desired Skills
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field.

* Experience working with large software systems, including hardware integration and test.

* Experience working with multi-disciplinary technical development teams.

* Experience using SAFe as the agile development methodology.

* Experience using Kanban as a means to improve flow on support teams.

* Experience affecting change in organizations working towards agile adoption.

* Experience applying test automation, test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment to achieve built-in quality by the team. Additional Details At Cyber Core, we believe in taking care of our employees both inside and outside the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* Health Insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and well.

* Dental and Vision Insurance for preventive and routine care.

* Basic Life Insurance and Disability Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

* Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) to help you relax, recharge, and enjoy life.

* Paid Parental Leave for new parents to focus on family.

* Tuition Reimbursement to support your professional growth and education.

* A 401(k) plan with a company match to help you plan for your future. At Cyber Core, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment where you can thrive both personally and…