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At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition: 1110

Title: Scrum Master

Clearance: Public Trust

Location: Remote – Washington DC Metro Area

Overview:

Agile Defense is looking for a Scrum Master to join our growing team!

In the Scrum Master role, you will serve as the leader for your team by ensuring clear communication and helping the team reach its goal.

The role operates in an Agile environment that continuously deploys code and requires a solid understanding of the full software lifecycle, including DevSecOps, Software Development, System Integration, Infrastructure Management, and Cyber Security related to public-facing government products.

As a direct employee of IntelliBridge, you would receive a benefit package that includes health/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401K with company match, PTO & paid holidays, and annual tuition/training assistance. For more information, please visit our website.

Clearance:

· Public Trust

Responsibilities/Duties:

· Experience working in an Agile software development environment and familiar with Scrum structure and ceremonies. Able to prepare for and facilitate sprint ceremonies effectively.

· Familiar with and experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, Mural, and Teams to communicate requirements, design, processes, and content.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

o Able to effectively communicate and coordinate between stakeholders, POs, and team members including designers, business analysts, developers, and scrum masters across other development teams.

· Proactively take responsibility for success of team, and coordinates with stakeholders and internal team members to ensure team success

· Work with PO and other stakeholders to determine team priorities, and recommend next steps for the team

· Comfortable leading a team in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change quickly

o Able to help adapt and re-focus the team when priorities change, and provide direction and guidance on next steps in the team’s roadmap

· Facilitate team productivity by removing impediments that may obstruct the pursuit of the team's goals and by preserving flexibility and ability to rapidly respond to changes on the team.

· Analyze or modify procedures to solve complex problems while considering computer equipment capability and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results, including analyzing business and user needs, documenting requirements, and translating them into proper system requirement specifications.

· Proactively work to become a subject matter expert for the products that are supported.

· Able to assist with testing/communication/de-bugging with external integration partner system teams.

· After team onboarding, work independently to continue to learn the system and products by reviewing resources and documentation, testing, and engaging with design, development, Product Owner and stakeholders.

· Supports technical team through continuous coaching and mentorship.

Required Qualifications:

· 3-5 Years of experience working in an Agile and Scrum software development environment performing the duties of Scrum Master.

· Intermediate+ skills in Jira and Confluence.

· Exceptional documentation and attention to detail.

· Confident facilitator and strong communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· USCIS or DHS Experience

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities