Scrum Master Senior I - Remote

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation - Aberdeen, MD

Full-time

Remote - Aberdeen, MD

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

At ASRC Federal Holding Company, we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to support the mission of the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). As we continue to enhance our IT infrastructure and software capabilities, we are seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team in various key roles. Each position plays a crucial part in maintaining and advancing our environment, ensuring seamless operations and robust support for CECOM personnel worldwide. The Scrum Master Senior I position supports Agile project management efforts under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP. The PEO EIS MSP ensures that the U.S. Army's IT projects are efficiently managed and delivered through Agile methodologies. As a Scrum Master Senior I, you will lead cross-functional teams, remove barriers, and ensure that Agile principles are adhered to while facilitating continuous improvement and high-quality results. This role requires a strong understanding of Agile practices and the ability to coach and mentor teams to achieve their goals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in Agile project management efforts.
• Remove barriers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Facilitate adherence to Agile principles and practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and high-quality results within teams.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members on Agile methodologies.
• Manage Agile software development efforts and address technical and organizational challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Industry-recognized Scrum Master certification in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT service management with a focus on Agile methodologies.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and technical negotiation skills.
• Expert in executing common Agile practices and service-oriented environments.
• Thorough understanding of iterative development fundamentals, including backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.
• Experience working with distributed software development products and teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and in technical leadership.
• Ability to rapidly prioritize competing requirements and simplify customer requirements.
• Proven knowledge of managing Agile software development efforts and expertise in removing technical and organizational barriers.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train on Agile principles and practices.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• AWS certification (such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) is a plus.