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 #:ÊSCRUM003293 Job Title:ÊScrum Master Location:ÊÊWashington, DC 20395 Clearance Level:Ê Top Secret SCI Required Certification(s):Ê Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Ê **Selected applicantsÊmay be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ** Ê Ê SUMMARY Agile Defense seeks qualified candidates for support of the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) capabilities of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Nimitz Operational Intelligence Command (OIC). Agile Defense provides IT support services to ONI OIC to include tier 1 through 3 on-call support, planning and scheduling, customer/user support, systems engineering and technical assessments, software engineering, system administration and operation, database administration and development, system/software testing and break-fix support. Further support includes migration of MDA capabilities to the cloud, and the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools to existing MDA data sets. Ê DUTIES Have minimum 2 years of experience enabling and coaching agile development teams. The government will accept any recognized Agile Scrum Master certification. Will work to provide introduction, adoption, and maturity of Agile methodologies and processes across customer initiatives. Review project schedules with project managers; communicate overall status to Program Manager and other stakeholders Will provide training, ongoing instruction, and leadership for Agile team(s). Serve as a subject matter expert and coach on Agile values and practices. Facilitate team retrospectives to identify opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations. Promote a collaborative team environment. Promote an environment of continuous improvement. Identify metrics and goals for Agile adoption and maturity. Constantly coaching team members, guiding their understanding of and embodying agile principles and values. Exhibit Lean-Agile leadership by exhibiting the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile mindset. Help the team embrace SAFe Core Values, adopt, and apply SAFe Principles, and implement SAFe practices. Ability to track and remove impediments. Help team increase transparency of work in progress. Transmits information between the team and stakeholders to ensure alignment. Assists team or individuals to clarify goals and actions to achieve them. Proficiency in estimation and planning. Effective communicator with the ability to maintain a cohesive team. Understand the basic fundamentals of iterative and incremental development. Ê Qualifications Ê Education and Certifications Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Ê Background Needed and Years of Experience Minimum of 7 years' experience in IA technology or a related area. Ê Additional Skills & Qualifications Ê Ê Non-Technical Skills Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with team on assigned tasks, expectations, and schedule. Sharp attention to detail Organized; time management skills to forecast and stay ahead of deliverables/reporting requirements Must be well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate, prioritize multiple tasks, and be adaptable to change to accomplish assignments. Excellent Customer Focus/Satisfaction skills Strong/Natural understanding of and ability to demonstrate the Agile Defense Core Values: Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, Hustle Ê Working Conditions Ê Working Conditions Contractor site with 0%-10% travel possible. Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Ê Strength Demands Sedentary Ð 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/?carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Ê Physical Requirements Stand or Sit Walk Repetitive Motion Use Hands /? Fingers to Handle or Feel Talk or Hear Ê COVID-19 Vaccinations Requirements As a federal contractor, Agile Defense is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements. As such, to protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements. Ê About Us! Agile Defense is an Information Technology Solutions provider committed to partnering with our customers to deliver the highest level of service to our customers. We provided Information Technology (IT) services to the U.S. Government, including several United States Civil agencies and various branches within the U.S. Department of Defense. Agile Defense has established a solid reputation of partnering with our customers to deliver innovative IT solutions with our ÒListen. Think. Innovate.Ó philosophy. At Agile Defense, we know that our employees are our most important asset.Ê We believe in our responsibility to our fellow employees, customers, company, and to our country.Ê We promote teamwork, integrity, and creativity; we expect our fellow employees to also live these values. 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. 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 The contractor 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c)