SCRUM MASTER

Job Description

***THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION***

Job Summary

VSolvit is seeking a skilled and motivated Scrum Master to support Agile software development teams on a mission-critical government program. As a servant leader and coach, you will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, support team performance, and drive continuous improvement across Agile teams. This mid-level role requires someone who is passionate about Agile values and practices, excels at removing impediments, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Your work will help ensure the successful delivery of high-impact technology solutions for our government client.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), and staying focused on the assigned tasks including company meetings, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives

Coach team members on Agile practices and principles to improve team effectiveness and maturity

Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure clarity and prioritization of the product backlog

Actively identify, track, and help remove team impediments and organizational blockers

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Track and communicate key Agile metrics such as velocity, team capacity, and sprint burndown

Support cross-team coordination and help manage dependencies with other teams and stakeholders

Promote Agile best practices, tailoring them as needed to meet team and project goals

Serve as a point of contact for Agile process questions and guidance

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience working in Agile environments, with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PSM)

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles

Proven experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and guiding teams through sprints

Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Rally, or VersionOne

Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

Demonstrated experience in helping teams identify and resolve impediments

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a government security clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in government or large-scale enterprise environments

Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks

Knowledge of DevOps practices and their integration into Agile workflows

Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a focus on delivering measurable results

Experience managing risks and dependencies in a multi-team environment

Proven ability to mentor and support Agile team development and growth

Company Summary

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Full-time

Hybrid remote