Job Title: Scrum Master (Remote)
Location: Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL
Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Scrum Master to guide and mentor our Agile teams in the operation and maintenance of large-scale Air Force systems. This pivotal role involves overseeing project development and ensuring timely delivery while effectively managing program operations, including project and risk management. You will work collaboratively with product owners, scrum teams, capability delivery managers, and program managers to drive team success.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate for Agile culture, values, behaviors, and principles within the team.
- Cultivate a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Partner with the Agile Coach to deliver constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews/retrospectives.
- Monitor and manage the backlog and in-progress items to ensure accurate status tracking.
- Regularly maintain team metrics and provide updates on project progress.
- Proactively address and resolve issues or blockers that may emerge.
- Collaborate with other DevOps teams to effectively handle inter-dependencies.
- Lead release management, ensuring thorough regression testing and compliance with SDLC artifact requirements.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean, DSDM, XP, Crystal, etc.).
- At least 3 years of practical experience as a Scrum Master.
- Ability to foresee potential challenges and take proactive measures to mitigate impact.
- Skilled in managing the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Comprehension of system flows, interface specifics, and system infrastructure.
- Demonstrated capability to identify and implement continuous improvement measures.
- Experience in fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Competency in MS Office applications: Excel, MS Project, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma with 8 years of IT experience.
- Associate’s Degree with 6 years of IT experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of IT experience.
Company Culture And Values
We are proud to foster a work environment that emphasizes collaboration, Agile values, and continuous improvement. As a Scrum Master, you will contribute to a dynamic and innovative culture that champions teamwork and supports professional growth.
Career Growth Opportunities
This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement through professional development, collaboration with Agile Coaches, and exposure to various Agile methodologies and tools that will enhance your skillset within a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Networking And Professional Opportunities
Joining our organization enables you to engage with a wide network of professionals in the Agile community. You will have opportunities to collaborate and connect with industry leaders and peers, furthering your professional development.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive healthcare package that includes vision and dental coverage, life insurance, a 401k with matching contributions, training reimbursement, competitive paid time off (PTO), and holiday and sick leave to promote work-life balance.
We are 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, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Employment Type: Full-Time