Scrum Master jobs in Maryland

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Scrum Master

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance 

Key Tasks:

·        Act as a servant-leader for 2-3 Agile teams, supporting their self-organization, decision-making, and problem-solving processes to maximize productivity and efficiency, and enable them to deliver high-quality products through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.

·        Facilitate the agile process, remove impediments, and foster an environment of continuous improvement.

·        Organize and facilitate team Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Team Syncs and Team Retrospectives.

·        Collaborate with the ART during PI Planning, Coach Sync, Inspect and Adapt workshops, and other relevant ceremonies to ensure alignment and collaboration across teams.

·        Coach teams on SAFe principles, practices, and mindset to enhance their understanding and adoption of Agile practices.

·        Identify and remove impediments/blockers that hinder the progress of Agile teams, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of sprint and program increments.

·        Track and report key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and team health metrics to provide visibility into team performance and identify areas for improvement.

·        Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within and across Agile teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Required Skills:

Proven experience:

·        3 Years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably in a SAFe environment.

·        3 Years of experience in a Federal contracting environment, preferably supporting CMS Medicare or Medicaid Programs

·        Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and principles, with practical experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.

·        Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.

·        Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

·        Experience with Jira and Confluence.

·        Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Agile teams towards high performance.

·        Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

·       Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

Desired Skills: 

Proven experience with:

·        Supporting client stakeholders with varying levels of Agile experience

·        Proficient in MS Power Point, MS Word, and MS Excel

Education/Certifications:

·        Computer Science degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related major

Desired (pluses):

·        SAFe Scrum Master certification

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

COVID Safety Requirements

DCCA is committed to the safety of our workforce and customers, adhering to COVID-19 Safety Protocols as required by the company, our customers and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Some customer facilities require all employees to provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Mask wearing and frequent COVID testing/attestation may also be required.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.