Scrum Master (Must have TS/SCI Clearance) - Astrion

Scrum Master

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a scrum master for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services contract, supporting the Air Force Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: San Antono, TX

JOB STATUS: FT

TRAVEL:  5%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Masters degree and 12 years of directly related experience, of which 5 years must be in DoD; or 15 years of directly related experience in lieu of masters degree, of which 5 years must be in DoD; or 20 years’ experience in lieu of degree.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Scrum master experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience in scaled agile development environment

• Continuous development/continuous integration (CD/CI) experience

• A relevant SAFe certification is preferred.
• Government acquisition experience is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Facilitate daily standups (or the daily scrum)
• Participate in iteration/sprint planning meetings to protect the team from over-committing and scope creep. Aid in estimation and sub-task creation.
• Participate in sprint reviews and capture feedback.
• Note areas for improvement and action items for future sprints.
• Establish scrum boards in Jira and utilize agile metrics to track and report on team performance.
• Meet individually with team members and stakeholders as needed. Iron out team disagreements about process and work styles.
• Consult with team members and internal stakeholders on how best to work with the scrum team.
• Analyze burndown chartsand other portfolio planning tools to understand what gets built and at what cadence.
• Facilitate the removal of impediments, manage risks and dependencies, and track team’s progress toward goals.
• Participate in scrum of scrums and report on team health and progress.
• Assist as needed with Black Label quarterly planning events.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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