Scrum Master (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Paradyme Management is a rapidly growing government technology leader that puts service first, for its customers, its team and the communities it supports. Paradyme harnesses DevSecOps and Agile development processes to deliver exceptional results for digital transformations. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, Paradyme’s award-winning culture sets it apart through its team’s deep commitment to service and collaboration with its customers, each other and the community. Learn more at www.paradymemanagement.com.

We are seeking an Scrum Master in support of a Federal Agency customer.  This position requires an ACTIVE TOP-SECRET security clearance, and the ability to work onsite in the DC metro Area.  With customer approval, a hybrid schedule will be available.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the scrum process with the coordination of scrum team in Agile methodology.
• Strong Jira super user experience required
• Responsible to remove the impediments for the scrum team.
• Arrange daily stand-up meetings, facilitate meetings, schedule meetings, demos and decision-making processes in order to ensure quick inspection and proper use of adaptation process.
• Helps product owner to make the product backlogs in good shape and make them ready for the next sprint.
• Responsible for conducting retrospective meetings.
• Organizes and facilitates the sprint planning meeting.

Requirements:

• • Must currently hold an Active Top-Secret clearance.
  • You will be able to demonstrate at least two years of Scrum Master experience.
  • You will have experience in the following areas:
  • lead a project centric team to support Data and AI Governance initiatives
  • lead the planning and preparation of implementation of AI Governance Processes for fine grained access control and decentralized DoD and AI Asset Stewardship
  • leads project teams in work efforts associated with training plan development, the DoD Federated Data Catalog, AI/ML Asset Registration and overarching data and AI process development and maintenance.
  • Experience within Jira. Create new project spaces, kanban boards and user assignments.
  • User story creation
  • Keeping the team focused on daily and iteration goals; and helps achievement with respect to quality, flow and velocity.
  • Facilitating the team’s retrospective and leading the team’s improvement efforts.
  • Facilitating all team meetings, including, but not limited to, the daily stand-up, Iteration Planning, Team Demo, and Iteration Retrospective.
  • Supporting the Product Owner with respect to priorities and scope.
  • Actively addressing impediments such as getting support from other teams when required.
  • Implementing security controls required by Federal information systems.
  • You will have at least one (1) Agile certification such as:
  • SAFe Advanced Scrum Master with SASM Certification from Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Professional from Scrum Alliance
  • Agile Certified Professional from Project Management Institute

• Desired

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study.

Physical Requirements: These are the essential physical requirements needed to successfully perform the job.

• Sedentary work.
  • Requires sitting up to 8 hours per day.
  • May require lifting up to 5 pounds unassisted.
  • Fine repetitive motor skills with hands, wrists, and fingers in coordination with eyes.
• Hearing, speaking, and vision: Adequate to perform job duties and communicate in person, via video, and telephone. Includes reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Other: Work may be performed in an office environment, which may involve frequent contact with staff and the public. Work may be stressful at times.

Paradyme Management, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Paradyme will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Rose Luczak, Director of People Operations at rose.luczak@paradyme.us or at (571) 289-0548

Paradyme is a federal contractor and an EEO and an Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy-related disability, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, personal appearance, occupation, citizenship, veteran or military status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.