Job description

Maximus is seeking a Scrum Master to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission-critical systems in defense of our Homeland.  The Scrum Master will facilitate and ensure the effective implementation of Agile practices, fostering a collaborative and productive environment for a federal client’s operations. As a crucial member of our team, the Scrum Master will play a pivotal role in guiding teams through Agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions. This position is on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD and requires Secret Clearance. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration and continuous improvement - Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Facilitate collaboration and communication between development, operations, and business teams to ensure alignment on project goals and seamless integration of deliverables - Remove Impediments: Identify and resolve obstacles that may hinder the team’s progress, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow - Coach and Mentor: Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement - Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with product owners, development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables - Monitor Progress: Track and report on team performance metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability - Promote Agile Principles: Advocate for Agile values and principles within the organization, driving adoption and adherence to Agile methodologies - Continuous Improvement: Encourage and facilitate process improvements to enhance team efficiency and product quality Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Active Secret clearance is required. - Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship - 7+ years of experience supporting IT programs in an Agile environment, including serving as a Scrum Master and facilitating Agile delivery teams. - Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements. - This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - DHS Suitability - Agile certifications such as: - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) - SAFe Agilist (SA) - Or other related certifications Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com .

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Maximus is seeking a Scrum Master to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission-critical systems in defense of our Homeland.
This position is on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD and requires Secret Clearance.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure effective team collaboration and continuous improvement
Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Facilitate collaboration and communication between development, operations, and business teams to ensure alignment on project goals and seamless integration of deliverables
Remove Impediments: Identify and resolve obstacles that may hinder the team’s progress, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow
Coach and Mentor: Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with product owners, development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables
Monitor Progress: Track and report on team performance metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability
Promote Agile Principles: Advocate for Agile values and principles within the organization, driving adoption and adherence to Agile methodologies
Continuous Improvement: Encourage and facilitate process improvements to enhance team efficiency and product quality
Active Secret clearance is required.
Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship
7+ years of experience supporting IT programs in an Agile environment, including serving as a Scrum Master and facilitating Agile delivery teams.
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.
DHS Suitability
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
SAFe Agilist (SA)
Or other related certifications

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scrumagile

Platform: avature
Effort: medium

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Paid Time Off