WOOD Federal Solutions · 21 hours ago
Scrum Master (SAFe / Agile Delivery)
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yrWOOD Federal Solutions is seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Agile Lead to support a mission-critical, large-scale software and hardware integration program for a federal customer. This role involves guiding Agile teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to deliver value while continuously improving their work processes.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Facilitate one or more self-organizing Agile teams to ensure progress against Program Increment (PI) objectives and commitments
Protect the team from scope creep and unplanned work during PI execution
Identify, remove, and escalate impediments as needed, coordinating closely with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and other Scrum Masters
Coach and reinforce Scrum, Scrumban, and/or Kanban practices to ensure Agile principles are understood and followed
Foster open communication, collaboration, and accountability within and across teams
Ensure teams have a clear understanding of the Definition of Done and how to consistently meet it
Lead and facilitate SAFe ceremonies, including: Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews and Demos, Sprint Retrospectives, PI Planning
Partner with Product Owners and System Engineers to refine backlogs and develop high-quality User Stories aligned to Feature acceptance criteria
Coordinate with other teams on the Agile Release Train (ART) and communicate status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
Maintain and evolve information radiators, dashboards, and Agile metrics to promote transparency
Collect, analyze, and share team metrics; identify when new metrics are needed and drive continuous improvement
Observe team dynamics, identify strengths and improvement areas, and coach teams toward higher performance and Agile maturity
Promote teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement through experimentation (e.g., pair programming, cross-functional training)
Create a positive, engaging team environment that encourages trust, ownership, and growth
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizens
possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph
experience as a Scrum Master / Agile Lead
ability to facilitate one or more self-organizing Agile teams
ability to protect the team from scope creep and unplanned work during PI execution
ability to identify, remove, and escalate impediments as needed
experience coaching and reinforcing Scrum, Scrumban, and/or Kanban practices
ability to foster open communication, collaboration, and accountability within and across teams
ability to ensure teams have a clear understanding of the Definition of Done
experience leading and facilitating SAFe ceremonies
ability to partner with Product Owners and System Engineers to refine backlogs and develop high-quality User Stories
ability to coordinate with other teams on the Agile Release Train (ART)
ability to maintain and evolve information radiators, dashboards, and Agile metrics
ability to collect, analyze, and share team metrics
ability to observe team dynamics and coach teams toward higher performance and Agile maturity
ability to promote teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement through experimentation
ability to create a positive, engaging team environment
Benefits
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
Company
WOOD Federal Solutions
WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 1997
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dr. Margaret Wood, PMP
Chief Executive Officer
Bianca Williams
Chief Financial Officer
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