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ManTech

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Product
  • United States
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have CSM certification, 5+ years as a Scrum Master, strong Agile knowledge, and a relevant degree. Excellent communication, JIRA experience, and a U.S. citizenship are essential.
  • You will facilitate Scrum events, coach the team on practices, manage Jira tasks, develop performance dashboards, and promote communication and improvement while ensuring clear goals and team cohesion.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications:
  • * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) by Scrum Alliance
  • * At least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
  • * Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
  • * A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Science, or related field.
  • * Proven experience in facilitating Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Retrospective).
  • * Ability to coach team members on Agile principles and Scrum practices.
  • * Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • * Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA).
  • * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
  • * Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • * Ability to facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
  • * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • * Knowledge of other Agile methodologies such as Kanban or XP is a plus.
  • * Experience in a role where you applied Agile principles, practices, and theory.
  • * Understanding of software development practices and the role of a Scrum Master in them.
  • * Ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • * General knowledge of federal financial management processes and requirements
  • * Experience consulting or delivering solutions to federal clients
  • * At least 3 years of experience with OneStream
  • * At least 3 years of experience serving as a Scrum master on a Federal PPB&E project
  • Security Clearance Requirements:
  • * Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • * The ability to obtain a U.S. public trust.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for facilitating work of a Scrum Team
  • Coaching the team to understand the Scrum framework, practices and roles
  • Helping ensure that goals and scope are clear for the team
  • Manage tasks in Jira
  • Developing dashboards to communicate performance metrics to stakeholders
  • Supporting team’s efforts to create high value products
  • Facilitating the Scrum Events (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective)
  • Promoting continuous communication & improvement
  • Monitoring and helping improve team dynamics
  • Motivating and acting as the glue that holds the team together
  • Managing external interference to secure team effectiveness
  • Sharing accountability for project success with the team

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position is 100% remote.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Scrum Master?

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating the work of the Scrum Team, coaching the team on the Scrum framework and practices, managing tasks in Jira, and facilitating Scrum events such as Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with at least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment, possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and have strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and the Scrum framework.

Is there a need for experience with Agile project management tools?

Yes, experience with Agile project management tools, such as JIRA, is required for this position.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Preferred qualifications include general knowledge of federal financial management processes, experience consulting or delivering solutions to federal clients, and experience with OneStream and as a Scrum Master on a Federal PPB&E project.

Are there security clearance requirements for this position?

Yes, candidates must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to obtain a U.S. public trust.

What skills are essential for a successful Scrum Master in this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication and leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.

What is the role of a Scrum Master in the software development lifecycle?

The Scrum Master plays a crucial role in facilitating the Scrum process, ensuring team effectiveness, and supporting the team's efforts to create high-value products throughout the software development lifecycle.

How will I be evaluated in this position?

You will be evaluated based on your ability to facilitate Scrum events, support the team’s performance, manage tasks in JIRA, develop dashboards for stakeholders, and promote continuous improvement within the team.

Does the role involve working with federal clients?

Yes, experience consulting or delivering solutions to federal clients is preferred for this position.

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ManTech

Securing the Future

Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1968
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ManTech is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of ManTech are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care. We have served the nation for more than 50 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country. We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly half of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand. When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to ManTech to get the job done right. These professionals trust ManTech and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.