Scrum Master
Washington DC, WA - USA
Job Summary
The Opportunity:
The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating all Agile ceremonies sustaining a healthy and predictable Agile cadence and removing impediments that hinder delivery. Operating as a servant leader this role enables the team to deliver high quality software increments while supporting the Product Owner in promoting backlog clarity prioritization and value alignment. The Scrum Master fosters collaboration across cross functional teams coaching them toward maturity accountability and continuous improvement.
This role is essential to building high performing Agile teams within federal cloud modernization environments. You will shape delivery flow support sprint execution coordinate with Product Owners and technical leads and guide the team toward sustained excellence. The Scrum Master ensures transparency supports conflict resolution reinforces Agile principles and strengthens alignment between business needs and technical execution.
Responsibilities:
- Agile Facilitation & Delivery Enablement
- Facilitate the development of working software and product increments ensuring team alignment and clarity of sprint goals.
- Lead all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning daily scrums backlog refinement sprint reviews and retrospectives.
- Maintain a sustainable Agile cadence protecting timeboxes and reinforcing disciplined execution.
- Continuous Improvement & Flow Optimization
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement encouraging retrospection feedback loops and measurable refinements to team processes.
- Remove impediments and blockers by proactively identifying delays bottlenecks and cross team dependencies.
- Backlog Support & Prioritization
- Support the Product Owner by promoting backlog health readiness and meaningful prioritization.
- Coach the team on user story refinement acceptance criteria clarity and definition of done compliance.
- Team Collaboration & Accountability
- Promote collaboration transparency and accountability across cross functional teams.
- Encourage open communication conflict resolution and shared ownership of sprint commitments.
- Support the development of high performing teams reinforcing Agile values such as trust alignment and self management.
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelors degree with 15 years of experience.
- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies including facilitation skills coaching ability communication strength and conflictresolution capability.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and the ability to guide teams through iteration planning delivery alignment and process stabilization.
Desired:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile/Scrum certification.
- Experience supporting Agile delivery in federal programs cloudbased modernization efforts or multiteam Agile Release Trains.
- Background in facilitating crossfunctional collaboration readiness activities and qualityfocused delivery patterns.
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
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. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$131800 - $290000About Company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security miss ... View more