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Description

Position Details: 

Job Title: Agile Coach/Scrum Master 

Job Type: Full-time 

Location: Washington, DC 

Hybrid work arrangement with required onsite presence during core federal hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET) and additional onsite coverage as mission dictates 

Dynanet Corporation Overview: 

Dynanet started with a focus on IT infrastructure and operations, helping organizations enhance their networks and overcome the limitations of 1990s technology. From strengthening communication channels to introducing innovative ways to collaborate and share information, Dynanet played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation. The company's efforts helped organizations build the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world. Over the last three decades, Dynanet has grown into a trusted partner for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. While technology continues to evolve and unlock new opportunities, for nearly 30 years, Dynanet remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for its customers. Through agility, foresight, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Dynanet continues to empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Our story is more than just a story of technology - it's a story of vision, growth, and transformation that has shaped the past and continues to pave the way for the future. 

About the Role:  

The Agile Coach/Scrum Master facilitates agile methodologies and scrum framework implementation for complex technology projects. This role focuses exclusively on coaching teams, facilitating scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and driving agile transformation within federal technology environments. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

Scrum Master Duties: 

• Facilitate daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives 
• Remove blockers and impediments that prevent teams from achieving sprint goals 
• Ensure adherence to scrum framework while adapting to federal compliance requirements 
• Support teams in achieving sprint velocity improvements and cycle time reductions 
• Maintain and update scrum artifacts (product backlog, sprint backlog, burndown charts) 

Agile Coaching: 

• Coach teams on agile principles, practices, and continuous improvement methodologies 
• Deliver agile coaching sessions (historical volume: 72 sessions serving 567+ participants annually) 
• Provide agile coaching support through ticketing system (approximately 198 requests annually) 
• Mentor development teams on agile transformation from traditional methodologies 
• Support organizational change management during agile adoption 

Team Facilitation: 

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technology teams and customers 
• Lead agile ceremonies and ensure productive team interactions 
• Foster self-organizing, high-performing team dynamics 
• Encourage continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops 
• Support conflict resolution and team communication challenges 

Process Improvement: 

• Identify and implement process improvements based on team retrospectives 
• Track and report on agile maturity metrics (sprint velocity, cycle time, delivery predictability) 
• Implement continuous improvement processes based on lessons learned 
• Support achievement of velocity increases and cycle time reductions 
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams 

Training and Development: 

• Develop and deliver agile training materials and workshops 
• Conduct agile methodology training for federal staff and contractors 
• Create documentation for agile processes adapted to federal requirements 
• Support team skill development in agile practices and tools

Requirements

 Required Professional Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field 
• 7+ years hands-on experience as Scrum Master in complex technology environments 
• 3+ years experience in federal government or federal contracting environments 
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification 
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills 
• Experience with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps) 
• Understanding of federal compliance requirements and how to adapt agile practices accordingly 

Preferred Professional Skills: 

• SAFe, LeSS, or other scaled agile framework certifications 
• Experience with agile transformation initiatives in large organizations 
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD integration 
• Advanced agile coaching certifications (ICP-ACC, CTC, etc.) 

Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations: 

• Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with. 
• Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve. 
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours. 
• Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers. 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required 
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of agile coaching and scrum master experience in complex technology environments 
• Federal Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience working in federal government or federal contracting environments 
• Scrum Master Experience: Minimum 4+ years serving as Scrum Master for software development or technology implementation teams 
• Coaching Experience: Minimum 2+ years providing agile coaching and training to teams and organizations 
• Certification Requirements: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent agile certification required 
• Team Size Experience: Experience coaching teams of 10+ members across multiple concurrent projects 

Employee Benefits Overview: 

• Industry Competitive Compensation 
• Medical and Dental Insurance 
• Paid Time Off/Holidays 
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Matching 
• Hybrid Work*
• Paid Training 
• Employee Referral Program 
• Employee Development Program

*Hybrid work flexibility available with required onsite presence during core federal hours and additional coverage as mission dictates for team facilitation, stakeholder meetings, and agile ceremonies.