Scrum Master
Job Category: Project and Program Management
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
What You’ll Get to Do:
CACI is currently looking for an experienced Agile Scrum Master who has both strong Agile Scrum delivery skills and project facilitation experience to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels.
More About the Role:
Responsible for activities associated with delivery of customer-defined systems and software projects.
Interface with client personnel and use oral and written communications skills to develop great working relationships with stakeholders including customer Product Owners.
Ensure that all assigned work activities are performed in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest quality of performance.
Dedicated to a team with responsibility to support the team in achieving daily, iteration, and release goals and delivery objectives
Implement, enforce, and continually improve Agile/Scrum principles/ practices
Provide mentoring and training for the team on Agile processes, methods, and practices
Serve as the leadership proxy
Gather and monitor team metrics and ensure team adherence of def. of ready and done
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis for defects that occur after “Done
Identify and remove impediments to help protect the team from outside influences, which could otherwise interfere with the team’s ability to deliver
Proactively seek opportunities to use process improvement and re-engineering methodologies to facilitate improvements to team processes
Facilitate positive team dynamics to help maximize team performance
Manage a team of experienced technical professionals on an Agile Scrum Team
Adaptable and able to work constructively with a technically and geographically diverse team.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
5- 8 or more years of experience as a Scrum Master or related role
Experience supporting government contracts
Experience participating in a high performing, highly engaged and motivated development team
Solid experience in incremental software development projects using an Agile Scrum approach
Understanding of all elements of the software development life cycle
Adaptable and able to work constructively with a technically and geographically diverse team.
Must pass a CBP Background Investigation (U.S. Citizenship required)
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Agile or Scrum Master certification
Experience supporting Federal government project
Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas
Experience working in a dynamic, multifaceted environment
Acts independently to expose and resolve challenges
Experience with ServiceNow
Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with very strong communication skills and work ethic; self-starter
What We Can Offer You:
We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $74,600-$156,700. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and, life insurance, retirement and savings.