Sr. Scrum Master
Company: CoSolutions, Inc.
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 2, 2025
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We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in
delivering mission-critical solutions for government contracts,
software development, and technology initiatives. The Senior Scrum
Master will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies,
coaching teams, and ensuring successful project execution while
aligning with corporate goals and government compliance
requirements.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Agile
methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), a strong background in
software development projects, and expertise in government
contracting. This role will work closely with Product Owners,
Engineers, and Program Managers to enhance Agile adoption and
more.
Key Responsibilities:
Scrum Facilitation: Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including daily
stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Agile Coaching & Mentoring: Guide Agile teams and stakeholders in
Scrum, SAFe, and Lean-Agile best practices.
Project Coordination: Ensure Agile teams deliver high-quality,
value-driven products in alignment with government contracts and
software development roadmaps.
Impediment Resolution: Identify and remove blockers affecting Agile
teams, working closely with engineering, product management, and
executive leadership.
Process Optimization: Continuously improve Agile workflows, team
velocity, and sprint execution strategies.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with other Scrum Masters, Product
Owners, and technical leads to ensure alignment across programs and
Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Stakeholder Communication: Provide status updates, sprint reports,
and performance insights to executive leadership and government
stakeholders.
Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure Agile processes align with
FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and other government contract regulations.
Metrics & Reporting: Track Agile KPIs such as velocity, burn-down
charts, cycle time, and sprint success rates.
Security Clearance Requirements:
An eligibility of Top-Secret is required for this position.
The applicant may be subject to SCI eligibility requirements,
including but not limited to a Full-Scope Polygraph.
All applicants will undergo a security prescreening during the
application process regardless of existing level of security
clearance.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Citizenship Requirements: US Citizens only; must reside in the
United States.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, IT, or
a related field.
Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in Agile project
management, including 5+ years as a Scrum Master in government or
enterprise technology environments.
Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, Kanban,
Lean-Agile frameworks.
Scrum Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe
Scrum Master (SSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent required.
Agile Tool Proficiency: Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft
Project, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar Agile project management
tools.
Government Contracting Experience: Understanding of FAR, DFARS,
Agile compliance, and federal project execution.
Team Leadership & Coaching: Ability to mentor teams, drive Agile
transformations, and enhance organizational Agile maturity.
Technical expertise:
Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, Lean-Agile Best Practices
JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps
Agile Release Train (ART) & PI Planning Facilitation
Government Contracting & Agile Compliance (FAR, DFARS, DCAA)
Team Velocity, Sprint Planning, Agile KPIs & Reporting
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to walk to various locations as needed.
Ability to bend and navigate to perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift light to moderate equipment as needed for job.
About Us
At CoSolutions we are proud to say we prioritize our employees as
well as strive to create a comfortable, welcoming, and productive
work environment for all. We support growth opportunity, career
development, and always have open ears to new possibilities and
solutions! If you are looking for a new rewarding opportunity, we
would love to hear from you.
CoSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental
status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, physical or
mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled
Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or
Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other
characteristic protected by law. It is our firm intent to support
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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