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Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance is required, for which you must be a US Citizen. Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
LMI has an immediate need for a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) in our Digital Services group. LMI DevOps teams use the latest technologies, databases, and components in a fast paced agile team environment to provide creative and cost effective solutions to our clients. This position is located in our Tyson’s Corner, VA, headquarters office.
LMI is dedicated exclusively to advancing the management of the government. As a not-for-profit company, we deliver the best value for the government dollar as all revenues are directed to our mission of advancing government rather than to delivering shareholder value. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our not-for-profit status and specialized services in logistics, management advisory services, advanced analytics, and digital services. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.
]Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)
Position is for an experienced Scrum Master (CSM) with strong communication skills and a passion for Agile. This position is based in San Antonio, TX or Tyson, VA. This position requires a B.S. in computer science, management information systems, engineering, or a related field. The candidate will work with a team of LMI software developers and domain experts to implement IT solutions in support of multiple federal agencies.
- Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
- Collaborate with client, product owner and project leader to ensure alignment and prioritize functionality
- Facilitate interaction and appropriate communication between scrum teams, architecture and UX
- Facilitate Agile training, as needed, within the LMI Agile Community
- Collect and report progress metrics on a regular basis
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Bachelorâs degree in computer science, management information systems, engineering, or a related field
- Must have 3 years+ experience as a Scrum Master with a focus on servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
- Certifications Required: One or more Agile certifications such as PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or other
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead an agile development team
- Ability to manage multiple teams and product roadmaps, recognize and remove impediments, identify and mitigate risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and proven expertise in directing the efforts of a technical team
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Experience with distributed development teams which span multiple geographies, time zones, and cultures
- Experience with release planning and tracking and Agile using test driven development, automated testing, and continuous integration environments
- Knowledge of business functions and business operations, strategies, and objectives
- Experience using formal ticketing applications such as Atlassian Jira
- Experience working in a consultant / client environment
Ability to obtain or maintain a government security clearance is required, for which you must be a US Citizen. Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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