Scrum Master

Scrum Master OpportunityLeidos' Defense Sensors organization is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team supporting missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio.In this role, the successful candidate will guide and coach an Agile software development team in applying Agile principles and best practices. Responsibilities include facilitating key Scrum events such as daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while proactively identifying and removing impediments that may impact team progress.The Scrum Master will also collaborate closely with Product Owners to translate epics, user stories, and other backlog items into clear, actionable tasks for software developers, helping the team effectively plan, prioritize, and execute work throughout each sprint.The ideal candidate will possess strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate should also build and maintain strong working relationships with peers, Product Owners, software developers, and other technical staff across the program.Primary ResponsibilitiesFacilitate all team level events (PI Planning Team Breakouts, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand Up, Feature Elaboration, Sprint Review & Retro)Provides timely and accurate reporting of impediments, blockers, and risks to their Release Train EngineerWork with Release Train Engineer to set performance and growth targets for their teamsGuides mentoring and development of agile team membersParticipate in Scrum of Scrums, Inspect and Adapt, and any ad hoc sessions called by RTE or Agile CoachResponsible for coordinating cross-team collaboration and dependencies and reporting them to the RTEEnsures teamwork, progress, and artifacts are transparent to all designated stakeholdersBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experienceFamiliar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Able to effectively communicate across all levels of the programStrong knowledge of Agile Scrum workflow and KanbanStrong problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to lead and facilitate all Agile ceremoniesRelevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile DefenseMust be a US citizen possess and be able to maintain an active Secret clearanceFull-time onsite supportMust be a resident of the North Alabama areaPreferred QualificationsSAFe Scrum Master certificationJira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar toolAbility to work collaboratively with cross functional teamsFamiliar with Agile project tools Verison1/Agility