Credence · 4 hours ago
Agile Scrum Master
Tysons Corner, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCredence is a technology-focused company that supports mission-critical needs for federal organizations. They are seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to facilitate Agile practices and guide cross-functional teams in delivering value while adhering to established workflows and continuously improving processes.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, encouraging accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Remove impediments and help teams navigate dependencies, risks, and blockers
Foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and sustainable delivery
Serve as a Jira subject-matter expert for Scrum teams
Ensure teams consistently adhere to established Jira workflows, issue types, and standards
Guide teams on proper backlog hygiene, story writing, estimation, and ticket lifecycle management in Jira
Use Jira dashboards and reports to promote transparency and support data-informed decision-making
Identify workflow inefficiencies and recommend improvements aligned with Agile best practices
Support and facilitate PI Planning activities, including preparation, coordination, and follow-up
Help teams manage cross-team dependencies and commitments identified during PI Planning
Apply select SAFe concepts when helpful, without rigid framework enforcement
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile practitioner
Advanced proficiency with Jira, including workflows, boards, dashboards, and reporting
Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile principles
Demonstrated ability to coach teams and guide behavior change
Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience working within defined processes while continuously improving them
Ability to operate in a hybrid environment (in-office and virtual)
Preferred
Experience supporting PI Planning in a scaled or multi-team environment
Familiarity with SAFe methodologies (certification a plus, not required)
Experience operating in hybrid or customized Agile frameworks
Exposure to enterprise Agile tooling and governance
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Company
Credence
Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Sid Chowdhary
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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