Energy Job Search · 12 hours ago
Senior Scrum Master - Hybrid
Fulton, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $176K/yr
8+ years expKBR is a company of innovators dedicated to improving the world responsibly and safely. They are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support Agile development for the National Weather Service, guiding multiple technical Agile teams in delivering mission-critical meteorological and environmental systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies for multiple Agile teams (daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives)
Coach teams and leaders on Agile best practices, fostering continuous improvement and scalable delivery
Work closely with Product Owners to ensure well‑defined and prioritized backlogs aligned with program goals
Identify, track, and remove impediments to maintain team productivity and sprint commitments
Guide teams in the use of Agile metrics and reporting tools, including velocity, burndown charts, and predictive analytics for release planning
Support PI planning, cross‑team coordination, risk management, and program‑level communication
Promote adherence to the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and other compliance standards required by federal programs
Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure alignment between sprint work, architecture direction, and technical standards
Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous delivery
Serve as a mentor to junior Scrum Masters and Agile team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Atmospheric Science, or related discipline)
Minimum 8 years of experience leading technical and/or scientific efforts for federal agencies
Proven experience serving as Scrum Master for technical teams involving software engineering, systems engineering, and/or DevOps
Industry-recognized Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM I+)
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, practices, and scaling approaches
Experience using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Solid knowledge of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively in dynamic environments
Team-oriented mindset with humility, empathy, and alignment to the NWS mission
Preferred
Experience supporting cloud engineering solutions and services
Experience leading or facilitating technical teams performing cloud migrations
Familiarity with meteorological systems, atmospheric science environments, or NOAA/NWS ecosystems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Relevant certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, or Agile Coach credentials
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Disability and AD&D coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and flexible work schedules
Career development, training programs, and advancement opportunities
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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