Job Description Everforth ECS CS is seeking a
Scrum Master to work in our
Fairfax, VA office.
Role & Responsibilities: The SAFe Scrum Master is a servant leader and coach for an Agile team, responsible for ensuring that the team follows Agile practices and principles. The Scrum Master facilitates team events, removes impediments, and fosters an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, predictable delivery, and relentless improvement . Specific responsibilities will include:
- Facilitate Agile Events: Organize and facilitate key Agile events, including Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Support the Team: Assist the team in meeting their delivery goals by coaching them in self-organization and self-management
- Remove Impediments: Identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress.
- Promote SAFe Practices: Educate the team on SAFe principles and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP)
- Coordinate with ART (Agile Release Train) : Work closely with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and the Release Train Engineer (RTE) to ensure alignment and coordination across the ART
- Facilitates preparation and readiness for ART events . Assist the team in preparation for ART activities , including backlog refinement and supporting upcoming Planning Intervals
- Coordinate with other teams : S upport the team's efforts to continuously improve communications and relationships with other teams. Represent the team in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS), helping the team remain aware of opportunities to engage and improve program effectiveness
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging the team to identify and implement process enhancements
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on team progress, risks, and dependencies
Required Skills - ship with ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology , or equivalent technical project experience
- Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) , Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a related Agile role (Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, etc.)
- Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban principles, SAFe principles , and Lean-Agile practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven expertise in deliverable tracking in an Agile environment
- Experience withAgile tools (for example JIRA , Confluence , Azure DevOps, etc. )
Desired Skills - Solid understanding of Amazon Web Services offerings
- Experience with DHS Programs and the DHS S ystems Engineering Lifecycle
- Experience with Cyber Security Programs/Customers
- SAFe Agile Experience and / or Certification
- ITIL Practitioner Certification and ITIL Foundations Certification
- Experience supporting a Government Customer
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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of
Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees . Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
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