Scrum Master - TS/SCI

Description

Scrum Master - TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you, as our next Scrum Master, to play a critical role with design, engineering, development and deployment of software supporting our client's mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). This position provides an opportunity to have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You will play a key role with planning, development and testing of software focused on a new OSINT workflow and data management platform.

As the Scrum Master, you will lead a multidisciplinary, Agile team engaged in building an industry-leading streaming data pipeline focused on analysis of IT and cybersecurity datasets and a workflow management tool. You will work together with systems engineers, development teams, release manager and PMO to conduct release and sprint planning using SAFe Agile methodology to accurately evaluate scope and schedule of work, identify release and sprint backlogs, lead daily scrum meetings and demos, and remove obstacles to enable the teams to deliver high-quality, working code. You will be the champion of your team, conducting regular data-driven retrospectives, and working actively to improve the process and drive team productivity. You will bring your team leadership experience to anticipate project and implementation issues, to proactively support areas that may become a concern, to manage technical debt, and to ensure successful delivery. You are curious: you ask why, you explore, you are familiar with the latest and greatest open-source tools, and are always fascinated by what's possible and what could be better. You must be self-driven, and feel ownership over the project, team, and process. Most work will be conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD. Occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location: Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Coach a disciplined, distributed, fast-moving Agile team and program through Agile/Scrum ceremonies
• Perform release and sprint planning
• Assess the Agile maturity of the team and coach the team to contribute to relentless improvement of the overall program
• Remove impediments and coach the team to remove impediments
• Build and maintain a high performing team by improving team dynamics and coaching the team to maximize self-organization
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution
• Promote proper documentation of the work within the development and systems engineering teams
• Work across the stakeholders to ensure effective solutions are delivered
• Assist with internal and external communication, improve transparency, and radiating information
• Support the systems engineer in managing the team backlog and foster a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's degree, technical discipline preferred and 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role of software development team(s) containing a visual front-end component. Additional years of experience in lieu of degree are acceptable.
• Active TS/SCI level clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with SAFe methodology
• Experience with task and ticket management tools such as Gitlab
• Proven ability to balance concurrent activities
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
• Ability to quickly build rapport and keep a positive and motivated team environment

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with workflow management tools such as Appian
• Familiarity with modern development approaches (serverless, containerization, cloud, continuous delivery, micro-services, event based applications)
• Experience with cloud deployment and cloud-based solutions
• An active COMPTIA Security+ certification
• Experience supporting DIA/OSIC and/or DTP

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions ( is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.