Agile Scrum Master / Project Manager

Job Title: Agile Scrum Master/ Project Manager

Location: Stafford , VA

Education: Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo, and retrospective meetings
• Radiates information between squad and stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Assists team or individuals to clarify goals and actions to achieve them
• Serves as a coach in Agile practices
• Tracks and removes impediments
• Ensures the correct use of scrum processes
• Shields team from outside distractions and interferences

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a SCRUM Master in IT
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices is a plus
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, systems development, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
• Knowledge of other agile methodologies and frameworks like Kanban and XP
• Proficiency in estimation and planning
• Effective communicator with the ability to maintain a cohesive team
• Understand the basic fundamentals of iterative and incremental development
• Strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules and practices
• Basic knowledge of software development processes and procedures
• Knowledge about Agile techniques like: User Stories, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing
• Ability to take and understand commitments to deliver projects on time
• Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.
• Experience using Jira or similar tool for managing Sprints and User Stories.
• Familiar with common development practices, Service oriented environments, and Agile practices
• Demonstrates proficiency in conflict resolution

Certifications:
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified SAFe6 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
• Certified SAFe6 Scrum Master (SSM)
• Certified SAFe6 Product Owner Product Manager (POPM)

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: At this time, there are no clearance requirements. Candidates with a security clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

BEAT LLC Provides an Extensive Benefits Package Including:

• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Sick Time Off