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Scrum Master, Secret

Boulder, CO

Scrum Master

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate agile development processes and drive team performance excellence. This role requires a seasoned agile practitioner who can guide cross-functional teams through complex software delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

  • Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Guide teams in agile best practices and Scrum framework implementation
  • Ensure adherence to agile principles while adapting practices to team and organizational needs
  • Remove impediments and blockers that impact team velocity and delivery
  • Foster self-organizing, high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship

Team Leadership & Coaching

  • Coach team members on agile principles, practices, and mindset
  • Facilitate team formation, norming, and continuous improvement processes
  • Support Product Owner in backlog management and stakeholder communication
  • Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing
  • Drive team accountability and commitment to sprint goals and deliverables

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains
  • Lead retrospective sessions to drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Implement metrics and reporting to track team performance and health
  • Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to share best practices and lessons learned
  • Support organizational agile transformation and scaling initiatives

Stakeholder Management

  • Communicate team progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
  • Facilitate cross-team coordination and integration activities
  • Support Product Owner in stakeholder alignment and expectation management
  • Participate in program-level planning and coordination meetings
  • Shield team from external disruptions and maintain focus on sprint objectives

Quality Assurance

  • Promote engineering excellence and quality practices within the team
  • Ensure definition of done is understood and consistently applied
  • Support implementation of automated testing and continuous integration practices
  • Facilitate technical debt management and code quality initiatives
  • Drive compliance with security and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in software development, project management, or agile coaching
  • Minimum 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in similar agile leadership roles
  • Experience with complex software development projects and cross-functional teams

Security Clearance

  • Current Secret security clearance required
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
  • Advanced agile certifications (CSP, PSM II, SAFe certifications)
  • Experience in defense, government, or regulated industry environments
  • Background in software development or technical project management
  • Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience with distributed or remote team management

 

Salary range for the position is $155,000 - $175,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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