Scrum Master

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Description of Specific Duties in a Typical Workday for this Position:

• Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams supporting the Government program's objectives.
• Facilitate all core Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with the Agile Program Manager, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure sprint goals are well-defined, achievable, and aligned with program priorities.
• Remove team impediments, coordinate dependencies, and elevate risks or blockers as needed to maintain delivery momentum.
• Coach team members on Agile principles, values, and best practices to strengthen Agile maturity and collaboration across teams.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements, fostering open communication, and encouraging accountability.
• Track and communicate team progress through Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burndown charts) and ensure transparency in reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support Agile adoption and help the organization apply Scrum, Kanban, or Lean practices where appropriate.
• Maintain documentation of team activities, deliverables, and lessons learned to support ongoing process refinement.
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with Government standards and project requirements.

Requirements (Years of Experience, Education, Certifications):

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Lead.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and supporting at least two full Agile projects from inception through completion.
• Proven success managing team-level delivery and coordinating across cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certification:
  Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
• Clearance:
  Active Secret security clearance required.

Nice to Have (Skills That Are Not Required, But Nice to Have):

• Experience supporting Agile transformation initiatives within DoD or large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Agile Program Management practices and coordination with higher-level Agile leadership roles.
• Experience working in or supporting government or defense programs with complex, multi-stakeholder structures.
• Knowledge of Agile project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops, or Rally).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt Agile practices to hybrid or scaled environments (e.g., SAFe).

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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