Scrum Master, Secret Boulder, CO
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We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to facilitate agile development processes and drive team performance excellence. This role requires a seasoned agile practitioner who can guide cross-functional teams through complex software delivery while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Facilitation

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Guide teams in agile best practices and Scrum framework implementation
• Ensure adherence to agile principles while adapting practices to team and organizational needs
• Remove impediments and blockers that impact team velocity and delivery
• Foster self-organizing, high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship

Team Leadership & Coaching

• Coach team members on agile principles, practices, and mindset
• Facilitate team formation, norming, and continuous improvement processes
• Support Product Owner in backlog management and stakeholder communication
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing
• Drive team accountability and commitment to sprint goals and deliverables

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains
• Lead retrospective sessions to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Implement metrics and reporting to track team performance and health
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to share best practices and lessons learned
• Support organizational agile transformation and scaling initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate team progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and integration activities
• Support Product Owner in stakeholder alignment and expectation management
• Participate in program-level planning and coordination meetings
• Shield team from external disruptions and maintain focus on sprint objectives

Quality Assurance

• Promote engineering excellence and quality practices within the team
• Ensure definition of done is understood and consistently applied
• Support implementation of automated testing and continuous integration practices
• Facilitate technical debt management and code quality initiatives
• Drive compliance with security and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in software development, project management, or agile coaching
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Scrum Master or in similar agile leadership roles
• Experience with complex software development projects and cross-functional teams

Security Clearance

• Current Secret security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
• Advanced agile certifications (CSP, PSM II, SAFe certifications)
• Experience in defense, government, or regulated industry environments
• Background in software development or technical project management
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with distributed or remote team management

Salary range for the position is $155,000 - $175,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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