Scrum Master

Paradyme, a CATHEXIS Company is a rapidly growing government technology leader that puts service first, for its customers, its team and the communities it supports. We harness DevSecOps and Agile development processes to deliver exceptional results for digital transformations. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, our 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 a Scrum Master to support multiple scrum teams. Ths position requires working on-site four days per week in Tyson's Corner, VA with one remote day.

Paradyme, a CATHEXIS Company has partnered with an industry leader in enterprise Artificial Intelligence software and is seeking a talented Scrum Master to support multiple scrum teams. Together we're accelerating our client's digital transformation through the building and deployment of data-driven, scalable AI solutions.

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:

• • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of study.
  • Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.
  • You will be able to demonstrate at least two years of Scrum Master experience.
  • You will have experience in the following areas:
  • Perform Scrum of Scrum functions for several technical project teams
  • Extensive experience within Jira and Confluence. 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.
  • 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

  • An active secret clearance.

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, a CATHEXIS Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact HR@paradyme.us