LufCo · 11 hours ago
Scrum Master
Aberdeen, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $100K/yrLufCo is a company focused on national security initiatives, and they are seeking a Scrum Master to serve as a servant-leader and guide for cross-functional development teams. The role involves promoting agile best practices, facilitating team events, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement and high-quality product delivery.
AnalyticsAppsIT ManagementSoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Facilitate and document continual improvement by teaching Agile and Lean-Agile mindsets, and assisting the Agile Coach in designing unique Retrospectives that engage critical introspection and which result in accountable SMART goals; foster a culture of Kaizen where small, incremental changes are validated through continuous feedback and analysis
Provide agile-focused 1-on-1 and team professional development and mentorship to Resource Leads (team leads) and cross-functional development team members
Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution within the team to maintain a healthy, collaborative culture
Collaborate with and assist other Scrum Leaders and take part in Scrum of Scrums
Encourage and promote all team and company best practices
Train development teams in principles of self-organization, cross-functionality, and the adoption of agile values, the 12 Principles of Agile Software Development, and the 10 SAFe Lean-Agile Principles
Review daily virtual stand-ups and facilitate all Agile Team Events (ATEs) including stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives in order to ensure discussions are focused, productive, and timeboxed
Proactively identify and remove blockers or impediments, and communicate with other Scrum Leaders and/or development teams in order to ensure communication between teams is continual and transparent
Monitor, compile, analyze, and present qualitative feedback and data-driven performance tracking for teams using agile metrics to identify systemic impediments, evaluate improvements, and to increase team productivity/consistency
As needed, assist the Agile Coach in updating and maintaining all program documentation related to Agile best practices
As needed, assist the Product Owner and Agile Coach with backlog refinement, defining user stories, and ensuring the product vision is clear and attainable
Understand and train team members on Jira project best practices regarding workflows, fields, issue types, labels, components, etc
Review and update automated reporting dashboards and Advanced Roadmaps to provide real-time visibility into individual and team velocity, flow, burn-up/down charts, and program predictability metrics
Manage combined GSuite team calendars
Manage combined team communications using Slack, GMeet, and MS Teams, assisting teams with access and best use
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree ideally in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline
Must hold at least one of the following recognized Scrum Master certifications: SAFe 6 Scrum Master (SSM, Scaled Agile), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM, Scrum Alliance), Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I, Scrum.org)
Understanding of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development and the many other agile frameworks and methodologies
Understanding of the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, JSM), Slack, GSuite, and Microsoft Teams and Office Suite
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to analyze complex situations and guide teams toward effective solutions without dictating outcomes by using a 'people-first' mindset with the ability to lead through influence rather than authority
Proficiency in using various facilitation techniques to drive engagement and collect feedback
A foundational understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
High level of emotional intelligence, using empathy and self-awareness to navigate team dynamics and foster psychological safety
The ability to remain flexible and adapt strategies as project requirements or team needs evolve
Ability to obtain a government security clearance
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Advanced Scrum Master certifications (A-CSM, PSM II)
SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC)
Atlassian Certified Professional (Jira/Confluence Administration, Cloud and On Prem)
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Company
LufCo
LufCo provides software engineering and analytic resources for commercial sectors.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heather Lufburrow
President & CEO
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