Gridiron IT is hiring: Scrum Master in Bethesda

Scrum Master

Location: Bethesda, MD

Work Type: Onsite

Remote Work: NO

Job Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a Scrum Master with Agile methodology experience to augment the Gridiron IT Program Management Office (PMO) that is entrusted by the U.S. Government to provide operations and maintenance, and development of custom financial applications. We value self-initiated team members who strive to produce high quality work through collaboration with team members and customers while making a difference through individual contributions to ensure project success for our team and our customers. We are leading the charge for digital transformation in the intelligence community, so we are seeking team members who are optimistic about leveraging emergent technologies that are strategically aligned to best practices. ?

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scrum Coach managing day to day activities to achieve mission objectives
• Facilitate team progress towards meeting team goals
• Facilitate SAFe events to include Program Increment Planning Event, daily Scrum tag-ups, Retrospectives, Sprint Demonstrations
• Support government Product Owners ensuring timely knowledge transfer
• Remove team delivery impediments to meet critical timelines
• Promote SAFe quality practices
• Assist in building a high-performing team

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• Degree in Computer Science, Business or similar field
• 4+ years' experience in a scrum master role, leading Sprint Review and Planning events
• 4+ years’ experience facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning
• 4+ years’ experience leading multiple Scrum teams
• 4+ years’ experience leading software development life cycle projects
• Working knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts
• Working knowledge of Agile tools Jira and Confluence
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications Excellent communication and leadership skills

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Professional Scrum Master Certification(s)
• Experience leading financial application development teams
• Experience leading teams implementing COTS applications

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $109,000 - $200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.