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Position Title: Senior Scrum Master Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years Locations: Reston, VA or Charleston, SC (Full Time On Site) Position Summary: Echelon is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and optimize Agile software development teams in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 10-15 years of experience in Agile project delivery, with a strong foundation in computer science or related technical fields. Experience working in government or defense sectors, along with familiarity with tools like GitLab (GTLB), is a strong plus. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams, ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet technical, security, and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. * Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices. * Remove obstacles to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency. * Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and program stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of sprint goals. * Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid) across projects and teams. * Monitor team performance, track key Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients. * Champion Agile methodologies in complex environments involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity. * Leverage tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and visibility into team activities. * Assist with roadmap planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * 10-15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles. * Deep understanding of Agile principles, with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments. * Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification. * Proven ability to lead technical teams and guide project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting. * Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills. * Experience working on software development and engineering programs with government or federal customers. * IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) * Active TS SCI w/ Poly required Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery pipelines. * Experience as a Product Owner is preferred. * Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE) * Knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for reporting team velocity, burndown, and throughput. * Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects Qualifications Position Title: Senior Scrum Master Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Investigation or CV date within 5 years Locations: Reston, VA or Charleston, SC (Full Time On Site) Position Summary: Echelon is seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to guide and optimize Agile software development teams in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring 10-15 years of experience in Agile project delivery, with a strong foundation in computer science or related technical fields. Experience working in government or defense sectors, along with familiarity with tools like GitLab (GTLB), is a strong plus. As a Senior Scrum Master, you will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams, ensuring the delivery of high-value products that meet technical, security, and operational requirements. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. * Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, values, and best practices. * Remove obstacles to team progress and foster a culture of continuous improvement and transparency. * Collaborate with Product Owners, technical leads, and program stakeholders to align priorities and ensure delivery of sprint goals. * Support the implementation and scaling of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid) across projects and teams. * Monitor team performance, track key Agile metrics, and report progress to leadership and clients. * Champion Agile methodologies in complex environments involving software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity. * Leverage tools such as GitLab, Jira, or Azure DevOps to support Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and visibility into team activities. * Assist with roadmap planning, risk management, and cross-team coordination. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field * 10-15 years of progressive experience in Agile project delivery and Scrum Master roles. * Deep understanding of Agile principles, with hands-on experience in Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile environments. * Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or equivalent Agile certification. * Proven ability to lead technical teams and guide project delivery in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting. * Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and facilitation skills. * Experience working on software development and engineering programs with government or federal customers. * IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent) * Active TS SCI w/ Poly required Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with GitLab (GTLB) or similar DevOps tools supporting Agile delivery pipelines. * Experience as a Product Owner is preferred. * Release Train Engineer (SAFe RTE) * Knowledge of Agile metrics and tools for reporting team velocity, burndown, and throughput. * Experience in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments and federal acquisition projects Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities