NASA SCRUM MASTER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Gridiron IT Solutions
Greenbelt MD 20768 US
Job Description Gridiron IT is searching for an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support the modernization and sustainment of a large portfolio of enterprise business solutions used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). You will be a servant leader to an Agile team. In addition, you will interface with client personnel and use oral and written communications skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders including customer Product Owners. Responsibilities
Coach and lead an agile team within a scaled agile framework Facilitate team breakouts to plan work and create PI objectives during PI Planning Facilitate planning and execution of work during a Program Increment through sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos Facilitate backlog refinement by collaborating with the product owners and business analysts Track and remove impediments to improve agile team’s efficiency and effectiveness; reaching out to the larger organizational network for impediment removal; ensuring cross-team coordination Maintain relevant metrics to understand how well the team is doing and identify areas of improvement Perform capacity planning to help teams plan iterations and increments Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and ensure consistency across teams Liaison with architects, cyber security SMEs, and other stakeholders; fostering quality communication between engineering disciplines Manage product releases and dependencies between teams and third parties or between assigned teams and other Scrum teams Support development of product roadmaps Coach the team to continuously improve and become a high performing team Develop new processes and refine existing processes to enhance quality and productivity Strengthen the presence of the team within the Agile communities of practice and actively contribute to the organization’s Agile Community Provide guidance to the team, and facilitate impediment resolution to meet technical performance and business objectives Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (will consider experience in lieu of education) 12 or more years of experience in a Scrum Master, Business Analyst or related role Certified Scrum Master or Certified SAFe Scrum Master with significant experience coaching Scrum teams Demonstrated skill working in an Agile environment Demonstrated skill with MS Office Suite and Experience utilizing agile tool such as Jira Three (3) years’ experience leading teams using an Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile approach Thrive in a technically and geographically diverse environment
Must be willing to pass NASA background investigation and/or obtain a DOD Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or any other Scaled Agile Certification Experience supporting Federal government projects Experience supporting modernization and cloud initiatives Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Required to clear for a Public Trust Clearance Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $50,000 - $95,000/yr (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.
Coach and lead an agile team within a scaled agile framework Facilitate team breakouts to plan work and create PI objectives during PI Planning Facilitate planning and execution of work during a Program Increment through sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos Facilitate backlog refinement by collaborating with the product owners and business analysts Track and remove impediments to improve agile team’s efficiency and effectiveness; reaching out to the larger organizational network for impediment removal; ensuring cross-team coordination Maintain relevant metrics to understand how well the team is doing and identify areas of improvement Perform capacity planning to help teams plan iterations and increments Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to manage dependencies and ensure consistency across teams Liaison with architects, cyber security SMEs, and other stakeholders; fostering quality communication between engineering disciplines Manage product releases and dependencies between teams and third parties or between assigned teams and other Scrum teams Support development of product roadmaps Coach the team to continuously improve and become a high performing team Develop new processes and refine existing processes to enhance quality and productivity Strengthen the presence of the team within the Agile communities of practice and actively contribute to the organization’s Agile Community Provide guidance to the team, and facilitate impediment resolution to meet technical performance and business objectives Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (will consider experience in lieu of education) 12 or more years of experience in a Scrum Master, Business Analyst or related role Certified Scrum Master or Certified SAFe Scrum Master with significant experience coaching Scrum teams Demonstrated skill working in an Agile environment Demonstrated skill with MS Office Suite and Experience utilizing agile tool such as Jira Three (3) years’ experience leading teams using an Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile approach Thrive in a technically and geographically diverse environment
Must be willing to pass NASA background investigation and/or obtain a DOD Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner, or any other Scaled Agile Certification Experience supporting Federal government projects Experience supporting modernization and cloud initiatives Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Required to clear for a Public Trust Clearance Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $50,000 - $95,000/yr (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.