SCRUM Master

Clearance Level

None

REQ#: RQ144915

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a SCRUM Master with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SCRUM MASTER you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on SCRUM Master joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A SCRUM MASTER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The SCRUM Master is responsible for the following:

Guide scrum-team through all sprints of a program increment, removing impediments and championing the team
Organize and facilitate sprint planning and release planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other agile related events
Track and communicate team metrics and sprint/release progress to all teams and management
Assist the scrum team in developing and estimating user stories that are clearly articulated with well-defined acceptance criteria
Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product and sprint backlogs
Assist with internal and external communication
Assist product owners with backlog grooming
Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
Determine and remove impediments that interfere with the ability of the teams to deliver assigned goals
Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution
Promote continuous improvement and help teams to increase velocity
Promote a collaborative team environment that fosters experimentation, creativity and innovation

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and work experience
Experience leading Agile Scrum teams in a cloud environment
Strong understanding of DevSecOps and /or software/application development processes
Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience with Atlassian Agile Products; specifically JIRA and Confluence
Active TS/SCI clearance required to start and must be able to obtain a CI Poly"

● Location: On Customer Site
●US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

COVID-19 Vaccination

GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on customer site requirements.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.